While Tahoe’s lake level has been on the rise, experts say it remains a concern — especially given a relatively dry February. But even with temperatures hovering between 5 and 14 degrees above normal for the region, snowpack water content has remained close to average thanks to a strong start to winter. “(Lake level has) […]
The U.S. Drought Monitor says warmer weather has increased concerns of early snow melt in California and the overall trend is for the multiyear drought to continue or even worsen. “Out west, progressively warmer weather heightened concerns of early snow melt, with early-week rain and mountain snow falling short of weekly normals and doing little […]
Sacramento is in the peak of its rainy season, but there is no substantial rain in the forecast for the next two weeks. The Sierra snowpack has fallen below normal levels for this time of year. The state’s three largest reservoirs remain far below capacity.Whither El Niño? Throughout the summer and fall of 2015, California […]
Assemblyman Bill Dodd, D-Solano, introduced new legislation to help save water during heavy rains that would otherwise flow out to the ocean. Dodd’s bill will make it easier for farmers to use small ponds to collect and save water during wet months, which means less water will need to be pumped from streams and rivers […]
California fell short of water conservation goals in January, officials said Thursday, and for the first time the state is lagging behind Gov. Jerry Brown’s mandate to cut usage by 25 percent.
As part of the latest push to restore the ailing Delta, a 646-acre wheat and corn farm here is expected one day to metamorphose into a recreational and habitat oasis complete with kayak launches, hiking trails and a home for endangered species. The area, off the Byron Highway between Oakley and Brentwood, will provide a […]
Tahoe Lake Level Rising, Snowpack Near Average
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Tahoe Daily Tribuneby By Sebastian FoltzWhile Tahoe’s lake level has been on the rise, experts say it remains a concern — especially given a relatively dry February. But even with temperatures hovering between 5 and 14 degrees above normal for the region, snowpack water content has remained close to average thanks to a strong start to winter. “(Lake level has) […]
Strong El Niño No Help for Long-Term California Drought
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Capital Public Radio (Sacramento)by By Ed JoyceThe U.S. Drought Monitor says warmer weather has increased concerns of early snow melt in California and the overall trend is for the multiyear drought to continue or even worsen. “Out west, progressively warmer weather heightened concerns of early snow melt, with early-week rain and mountain snow falling short of weekly normals and doing little […]
Is This El Niño a Dud?
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby By Phillip Reese, Dale Kasler, and Ryan SabalowSacramento is in the peak of its rainy season, but there is no substantial rain in the forecast for the next two weeks. The Sierra snowpack has fallen below normal levels for this time of year. The state’s three largest reservoirs remain far below capacity.Whither El Niño? Throughout the summer and fall of 2015, California […]
Dodd Hopes to Improve Water Storage and Reliability
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Times-Herald (Vallejo)Assemblyman Bill Dodd, D-Solano, introduced new legislation to help save water during heavy rains that would otherwise flow out to the ocean. Dodd’s bill will make it easier for farmers to use small ponds to collect and save water during wet months, which means less water will need to be pumped from streams and rivers […]
State Falling Short Of 25 Percent Goal in Water Cutbacks
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /San Francisco Chronicleby By Jill TuckerCalifornia fell short of water conservation goals in January, officials said Thursday, and for the first time the state is lagging behind Gov. Jerry Brown’s mandate to cut usage by 25 percent.
Big Delta Project to Turn Farmland into Public Park, Refuge for Wildlife and Fish
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /San Jose Mercury Newsby By Denis CuffAs part of the latest push to restore the ailing Delta, a 646-acre wheat and corn farm here is expected one day to metamorphose into a recreational and habitat oasis complete with kayak launches, hiking trails and a home for endangered species. The area, off the Byron Highway between Oakley and Brentwood, will provide a […]