The Bureau of Reclamation today announced wildly differing amounts of water that drought-strapped farmers in the California delta can expect from federal pumps this year.
As if we needed more proof, the Sierra snow survey last week made clear that Californians must continue to conserve water while working to build a more reliable water system. The snowpack is roughly normal in Northern California. But the situation is worse in Southern California, where El Niño was a bust, delivering half of […]
Some water providers in northern California say that with near-normal northern Sierra snowpack, state water managers should “relax” conservation mandates for the region. The comments come a day after the season’s last Sierra Nevada snowpack measurement and as the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report shows drought has eased slightly in northwest California. Extreme drought still covers […]
Ballot measure establishes in the California Constitution — above the reach of politicians, bureaucrats, special interests or judges — that the priorities of water use are: domestic use first, and irrigation use second. A proposed California ballot measure funds water storage projects to address the state’s immediate water supply needs. The proposed Reallocation of Bond […]
The results of the annual California snow survey are in. Despite the huge increase from one year ago, snowpack is still below average for this time of year. This is a disappointing outcome after what seemed to be the best possible scenario for the state — a very strong El Niño festering in the tropical Pacific […]
A nearly average spring snowpack in the Sierra Nevada will likely prolong tough water conservation measures in drought-stricken California – although the restrictions could be loosened in some areas after an El Nino storm system drenched the northern half of the state this winter, officials said. “The message is still very strong: Conservation measures are […]
Farmers Howl as Feds Unveil Central Valley Water Deliveries
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /E&E News (Washington, D.C.)by By Debra KahnThe Bureau of Reclamation today announced wildly differing amounts of water that drought-strapped farmers in the California delta can expect from federal pumps this year.
OPINION: California’s Most Pressing Need: Water
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento BeeAs if we needed more proof, the Sierra snow survey last week made clear that Californians must continue to conserve water while working to build a more reliable water system. The snowpack is roughly normal in Northern California. But the situation is worse in Southern California, where El Niño was a bust, delivering half of […]
Water Agency: ‘Relax’ Conservation Mandate For Northern California
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Capital Public Radio (Sacramento)by By Ed JoyceSome water providers in northern California say that with near-normal northern Sierra snowpack, state water managers should “relax” conservation mandates for the region. The comments come a day after the season’s last Sierra Nevada snowpack measurement and as the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report shows drought has eased slightly in northwest California. Extreme drought still covers […]
Proposed California Ballot Measure Funds Water Storage Projects
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Capital Press (Salem, Ore.)by By Bruce ColbertBallot measure establishes in the California Constitution — above the reach of politicians, bureaucrats, special interests or judges — that the priorities of water use are: domestic use first, and irrigation use second. A proposed California ballot measure funds water storage projects to address the state’s immediate water supply needs. The proposed Reallocation of Bond […]
California drought Endures as Snowpack Falls Short of El Niño Expectations
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Washington Post by By Angela FritzThe results of the annual California snow survey are in. Despite the huge increase from one year ago, snowpack is still below average for this time of year. This is a disappointing outcome after what seemed to be the best possible scenario for the state — a very strong El Niño festering in the tropical Pacific […]
Average Snowpack Could Prolong California Water Conservation
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Washington Times (Washington, D.C.)by By Rich Pedroncelli and Scott SmithA nearly average spring snowpack in the Sierra Nevada will likely prolong tough water conservation measures in drought-stricken California – although the restrictions could be loosened in some areas after an El Nino storm system drenched the northern half of the state this winter, officials said. “The message is still very strong: Conservation measures are […]