California is getting ready to enter the hottest and driest months of the year, but it’s armed this year, at least, with a rainy season that resulted in nearly average precipitation for parts of the state. The largest reservoirs in Northern California are brimming, and urban water suppliers will be getting something of a reprieve […]
With temperatures in the 90s Tuesday, the water was raging along the North Fork of the American River thanks to fast-melting snow. “It’s pretty high compared to the other years,” Anna Chubar said. The raging waters are good news not only for rafters and boaters, but also for Northern California reservoirs, which are filling up fast. Lake […]
Long considered an ally of Delta advocates, U.S. Rep. John Garamendi introduced legislation this week that appears likely to test that reputation.Garamendi, a Democrat who lives in Walnut Grove and represents the north Delta, sent to the House of Representatives a drought bill that he said is identical to legislation already brought to the Senate […]
California water officials say they will consider dropping a mandate requiring conservation in the state’s fifth year of drought. The State Water Resources Control Board on Wednesday will vote on whether to give local water districts control of setting their own conservation targets. California is in a fifth year of drought. Near-average rain and snowfall this […]
Strict rules adopted at the height of California’s drought, leading many people to let their lawns turn brown, may soon end. State regulators Wednesday will consider letting local communities decide how to keep their own water use in check. The drought in California’s still a huge issue, but AP correspondent Sandy Kozel reports precipitation in […]
On Wednesday California revised its drought rules, ending a year of local conservation quotas handed down by the state. The State Water Resources Control Board voted to abandon its formula — decried by some local agencies as a “one-size-fits-all” model — which required each water district to curb water use by a certain state-mandated percentage and instead, […]
Chronic Water Scarcity Threatens Food Production
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Water Deeplyby Tara LohanCalifornia is getting ready to enter the hottest and driest months of the year, but it’s armed this year, at least, with a rainy season that resulted in nearly average precipitation for parts of the state. The largest reservoirs in Northern California are brimming, and urban water suppliers will be getting something of a reprieve […]
Snowpack Melting Quickly in Sierra Causes Faster Rapids
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /KCRA Sacramentoby Mike LueryWith temperatures in the 90s Tuesday, the water was raging along the North Fork of the American River thanks to fast-melting snow. “It’s pretty high compared to the other years,” Anna Chubar said. The raging waters are good news not only for rafters and boaters, but also for Northern California reservoirs, which are filling up fast. Lake […]
‘Deeply disappointed’ with Garamendi bill
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Stockton Recordby Alex BreitlerLong considered an ally of Delta advocates, U.S. Rep. John Garamendi introduced legislation this week that appears likely to test that reputation.Garamendi, a Democrat who lives in Walnut Grove and represents the north Delta, sent to the House of Representatives a drought bill that he said is identical to legislation already brought to the Senate […]
California Water Officials Say They Will Consider Dropping a Mandate Requiring Conservation in the State’s Fifth Year of Drought
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Associated Press (As Published by U.S. News - Washington, D.C.)by By Scott SmithCalifornia water officials say they will consider dropping a mandate requiring conservation in the state’s fifth year of drought. The State Water Resources Control Board on Wednesday will vote on whether to give local water districts control of setting their own conservation targets. California is in a fifth year of drought. Near-average rain and snowfall this […]
California Weighs Next Steps in Drought
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Rivet Radio (Chicago, Ill.)by Sandy KozelStrict rules adopted at the height of California’s drought, leading many people to let their lawns turn brown, may soon end. State regulators Wednesday will consider letting local communities decide how to keep their own water use in check. The drought in California’s still a huge issue, but AP correspondent Sandy Kozel reports precipitation in […]
California Relaxes Water Restrictions For This Summer
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /KQED (San Francisco)by By Lindsey Hoshaw, Craig Miller and Lauren SommerOn Wednesday California revised its drought rules, ending a year of local conservation quotas handed down by the state. The State Water Resources Control Board voted to abandon its formula — decried by some local agencies as a “one-size-fits-all” model — which required each water district to curb water use by a certain state-mandated percentage and instead, […]