Jerry Brown is counting on the Westlands Water District to be one of the major financial backers of his $15 billion Delta tunnels, easily the largest public works project in U.S. history. He needs to dump the whole project, and last week’s admission by Westlands’ general manager is just one more reason: The nation’s largest […]
Mild weather with daytime highs 5 to 10 degrees warmer than normal is expected through Saturday across the Central Sierra Nevada, and there’s a 50-50 chance of light rain in Tuolumne and Calaveras counties early next week, forecasters said Tuesday. The same high pressure ridge that’s allowing clear skies, sunshine and a drying trend this […]
Steady rains during the past week have restored California reservoirs to storage levels not seen in nearly four years, but swollen river flows into the Pacific Ocean renewed concerns from water users and elected officials about lost opportunities as billions of gallons of fresh water headed out to sea. By Monday night, Sacramento River flows […]
The Zone 7 Water Agency board will decide whether to give its sign of support for a $15 billion statewide water project at its meeting tonight. The board, which regulates the organization that sells water to Tri-Valley cities including Pleasanton, will vote whether to approve a resolution supporting the California WaterFix, a proposal to create […]
After months of lobbying, San Diego is getting a break on water conservation requirements imposed by California regulators. “In response to the recently launched Poseidon desalination plant in Carlsbad, state officials have agreed to dramatically ease water conservation goals in San Diego for almost all residential water users. The adjustments will nearly cut in half […]
With a series of recent downpours sending huge volumes of water into rivers, streams and reservoirs, drought-weary Northern Californians are seeing images they haven’t seen in years. Lake Shasta picked up about 1 million acre-feet of storage in two weeks, while the Bureau of Reclamation is making flood control releases from Folsom Reservoir, which was […]
OPINION: Mercury News editorial: Delta tunnels partner Westlands is not trustworthy
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /San Jose Mercury NewsJerry Brown is counting on the Westlands Water District to be one of the major financial backers of his $15 billion Delta tunnels, easily the largest public works project in U.S. history. He needs to dump the whole project, and last week’s admission by Westlands’ general manager is just one more reason: The nation’s largest […]
Spring-Like Weather Will Likely Give Way to Storms Next Week
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Union Democrat (Sonora)by By Guy McCarthyMild weather with daytime highs 5 to 10 degrees warmer than normal is expected through Saturday across the Central Sierra Nevada, and there’s a 50-50 chance of light rain in Tuolumne and Calaveras counties early next week, forecasters said Tuesday. The same high pressure ridge that’s allowing clear skies, sunshine and a drying trend this […]
Loss of Water During Storms Causes Frustration
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /AgAlert (Sacramento)by By Kate CampbellSteady rains during the past week have restored California reservoirs to storage levels not seen in nearly four years, but swollen river flows into the Pacific Ocean renewed concerns from water users and elected officials about lost opportunities as billions of gallons of fresh water headed out to sea. By Monday night, Sacramento River flows […]
Zone 7 Board to Weigh Supporting California WaterFix Tonight
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Pleasanton Weeklyby By Meredith BauerThe Zone 7 Water Agency board will decide whether to give its sign of support for a $15 billion statewide water project at its meeting tonight. The board, which regulates the organization that sells water to Tri-Valley cities including Pleasanton, will vote whether to approve a resolution supporting the California WaterFix, a proposal to create […]
Desal Investment Eases San Diego’s Water Cuts
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Water Online (Horsham, Penn.)by By Sara Jerome Quoted: Bob YamadaAfter months of lobbying, San Diego is getting a break on water conservation requirements imposed by California regulators. “In response to the recently launched Poseidon desalination plant in Carlsbad, state officials have agreed to dramatically ease water conservation goals in San Diego for almost all residential water users. The adjustments will nearly cut in half […]
Boost in Flows Underscores Need for Delta Improvements
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Association of California Water Agencies (Sacramento)by By Tim QuinnWith a series of recent downpours sending huge volumes of water into rivers, streams and reservoirs, drought-weary Northern Californians are seeing images they haven’t seen in years. Lake Shasta picked up about 1 million acre-feet of storage in two weeks, while the Bureau of Reclamation is making flood control releases from Folsom Reservoir, which was […]