History is best not forgotten, especially when lives could be at stake. Earlier this month, operators of the federal dam at Folsom Lake significantly increased releases into the American River, even though California’s water crisis is far from over. Though the reservoir was sitting at 40 percent of capacity, a manual drawn up in 1987 […]
A new bill by Assembly member Das Williams, AB 1882, would require the State Water Resources Control Board to monitor groundwater safety by closely reviewing underground injection control (UIC) wells. Such wastewater disposal wells are used to extract oil and natural gas, thereby producing brine water, which may contain fracking chemicals, said Williams’s office, which […]
Politicians who oppose the plan of Gov. Jerry Brown for twin tunnels in the Delta lose labor money, a Republican candidate for the 3rd state Senate district said Wednesday – so an out is available for them to just state they don’t support the tunnels. Greg Coppes said at the Vaca Valley Tea Party evening […]
If you have never heard the term “El Nino”, you might have been living under a rock. The common informed person is probably somewhat aware that we are amidst a record-setting El Nino, and rumors of a possible switch to La Nina later this year have also danced into the public’s ear, particularly those with […]
As the California drought continues despite recent rainfall, water agencies in the Santa Clarita Valley say that conservation is still essential and the drought is far from over. Snowpack through January was “trending at 115 percent of normal,” but since February was dryer than usual, currently water inflow is about average, according to Mike Alvord, […]
Court adjudication of California’s groundwater basins is more often focused on resolving conflicts among water users and less on sustainable groundwater management, according to a UC Santa Cruz study commissioned by the State Water Resources Control Board. The finding comes in “An Evaluation of California’s Adjudicated Groundwater Basins” scheduled for release today (Feb. 18).
OPINION: When Drought Became Deluge 30 Years Ago
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento BeeHistory is best not forgotten, especially when lives could be at stake. Earlier this month, operators of the federal dam at Folsom Lake significantly increased releases into the American River, even though California’s water crisis is far from over. Though the reservoir was sitting at 40 percent of capacity, a manual drawn up in 1987 […]
Williams Floats Groundwater Safety Bill
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Santa Barbara Independentby Léna GarciaA new bill by Assembly member Das Williams, AB 1882, would require the State Water Resources Control Board to monitor groundwater safety by closely reviewing underground injection control (UIC) wells. Such wastewater disposal wells are used to extract oil and natural gas, thereby producing brine water, which may contain fracking chemicals, said Williams’s office, which […]
Opposition – and an Alternative – Key to Stopping Twin Tunnels, GOP Candidate Says
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Daily Republic (Fairfield)by Ryan McCarthyPoliticians who oppose the plan of Gov. Jerry Brown for twin tunnels in the Delta lose labor money, a Republican candidate for the 3rd state Senate district said Wednesday – so an out is available for them to just state they don’t support the tunnels. Greg Coppes said at the Vaca Valley Tea Party evening […]
OPINION: El Nino 101: What Everyone Needs to Know
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Reutersby Karen BraunIf you have never heard the term “El Nino”, you might have been living under a rock. The common informed person is probably somewhat aware that we are amidst a record-setting El Nino, and rumors of a possible switch to La Nina later this year have also danced into the public’s ear, particularly those with […]
Several Years of Rainfall Needed to End California Drought, Say Santa Clarita Water Agencies
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /KHTS Radio (Newhall)by Enzo MarinoAs the California drought continues despite recent rainfall, water agencies in the Santa Clarita Valley say that conservation is still essential and the drought is far from over. Snowpack through January was “trending at 115 percent of normal,” but since February was dryer than usual, currently water inflow is about average, according to Mike Alvord, […]
UC Santa Cruz Researchers Evaluate Groundwater Supply and Management
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /University of California Santa Cruz Newscenter by Guy LasnierCourt adjudication of California’s groundwater basins is more often focused on resolving conflicts among water users and less on sustainable groundwater management, according to a UC Santa Cruz study commissioned by the State Water Resources Control Board. The finding comes in “An Evaluation of California’s Adjudicated Groundwater Basins” scheduled for release today (Feb. 18).