The end of the historic California drought appears increasingly unlikely, at least anytime soon, with new long-range forecasts hinting at a warm, dry winter for much of the state. The monthly outlook released Thursday by the U.S. Climate Prediction Center cites a 33 percent chance that significantly below-average precipitation will arrive in San Francisco and […]
/in California and the U.S./by Mike Lee /Associated Press (As Published by Daily Journal - Franklin, Ind.)by By Amy Taxin and Scott Smith
California’s decision to let local entities regulate how much water people use has residents hoping their bills will get a little more manageable and their yards a little less ugly. Lee Nguyen, a 64-year-old retiree in Irvine, believes she has done her part to help in the five-year drought. She has swapped out the grass on […]
A state water agency on Tuesday proposed a Northern California man pay $4.6 million in fines and restore wetlands he allegedly damaged while trying to build a kite-surfing hub and revive a duck hunting club in a small island northeast of San Francisco. The San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board said John Sweeney […]
A two-year Delta fight came to a head Tuesday as a state water agency proposed a $4.6 million fine — its largest ever — and cleanup order against a Pittsburg resident who owns a small island in the Suisun Marsh. The San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board issued the complaint and abatement order […]
Agricultural demand for recycled water is increasing along with the ability to supply it. But water experts say competition for access to the resource is rising—and say they’re unsure what the growing demand may mean for prices. State water officials plan a survey of recycled water use in coming months—the first since 2009, when they […]
After coming through one of the strongest El Niños on record, it’s now fairly certain that La Niña will be fast on its heels. The odds are up to 75 percent, in fact, that the cooler, drier half of the climate pattern knows as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) will be upon us by fall. […]
Drought Hangs Tough As Feds Project Dry Winter in California
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /SFGate (San Francisco) by By Kurtis AlexanderThe end of the historic California drought appears increasingly unlikely, at least anytime soon, with new long-range forecasts hinting at a warm, dry winter for much of the state. The monthly outlook released Thursday by the U.S. Climate Prediction Center cites a 33 percent chance that significantly below-average precipitation will arrive in San Francisco and […]
California’s Decision to Let Local Entities Regulate How Much Water People Use Has Residents Hoping Their Bills Will Get a Little More Manageable and Their Yards a Little Less Ugly
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Associated Press (As Published by Daily Journal - Franklin, Ind.)by By Amy Taxin and Scott SmithCalifornia’s decision to let local entities regulate how much water people use has residents hoping their bills will get a little more manageable and their yards a little less ugly. Lee Nguyen, a 64-year-old retiree in Irvine, believes she has done her part to help in the five-year drought. She has swapped out the grass on […]
A State Water Agency is Proposing a Northern California Man Pay $4.6 Million in Fines and Restore Wetlands
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike LeeA state water agency on Tuesday proposed a Northern California man pay $4.6 million in fines and restore wetlands he allegedly damaged while trying to build a kite-surfing hub and revive a duck hunting club in a small island northeast of San Francisco. The San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board said John Sweeney […]
Delta Island Owner May Face Largest Fine Ever by California Water Agency
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /San Jose Mercury News by Matthias GafniA two-year Delta fight came to a head Tuesday as a state water agency proposed a $4.6 million fine — its largest ever — and cleanup order against a Pittsburg resident who owns a small island in the Suisun Marsh. The San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board issued the complaint and abatement order […]
Drought Brings New Attention to Recycled Water
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /AgAlert (Sacramento)by By Kate CampbellAgricultural demand for recycled water is increasing along with the ability to supply it. But water experts say competition for access to the resource is rising—and say they’re unsure what the growing demand may mean for prices. State water officials plan a survey of recycled water use in coming months—the first since 2009, when they […]
There’s a 75% Chance Our Monster El Niño Is Turning Into La Niña
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Curbed Skiby Michael SchrantzAfter coming through one of the strongest El Niños on record, it’s now fairly certain that La Niña will be fast on its heels. The odds are up to 75 percent, in fact, that the cooler, drier half of the climate pattern knows as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) will be upon us by fall. […]