Jesus Ramos is a first-generation Mexican immigrant and farm owner who, after coming to America to work as a field hand, grew his business into a 140-acre orange farm. But today, Jesus and his family’s way of life is under threat. California is experiencing an unprecedented drought and the exceptionally dry conditions are particularly alarming […]
Drought conditions in California have actually improved this week as a steady stream of storms and rain pelted the state, according to this week’s Drought Monitor report. Currently, about 74 percent of the state is experiencing severe drought, a 10 percent improvement over last week’s report. However, the California drought has caused unparalleled devastation to […]
California’s main water reservoir — its mountain snowpack — has made a triumphant return to the Sierra Nevada following severe shortfalls in recent years. A string of winter storms boosted by El Niño has restored much of the mountain snow that melts through summer to help top up the state’s reservoirs, but the prognosis for the […]
After years of drought, Northern California has so much water that the state’s two largest reservoirs are releasing water to maintain flood-control safety. The water releases from Shasta Lake and Lake Oroville don’t mean the drought is over. But they represent the latest evidence that drought conditions are easing as El Niño has brought meaningful […]
AMERICA has a water problem. To put it simply, the national network for providing safe, clean water is falling apart. This state of affairs, which is the focus of a summit meeting on Tuesday at the White House, threatens more than our drinking water supplies. Water is used in every sector of industry, grows our […]
Despite predictions of winter coming in like Godzilla across California, the season didn’t have the claws and teeth that some forecasters expected. Snow and rainfall was heavier than average this winter — which ended on Saturday — but not by much, a disappointment to some considering the season had a strong El Niño weather pattern. […]
VIDEO: Farming in an Age of Drought
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Atlantic (Washington, D.C.)by By Greyson KorhonenJesus Ramos is a first-generation Mexican immigrant and farm owner who, after coming to America to work as a field hand, grew his business into a 140-acre orange farm. But today, Jesus and his family’s way of life is under threat. California is experiencing an unprecedented drought and the exceptionally dry conditions are particularly alarming […]
Au-gust of News Episode 2—California Water Crisis
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Arbiter (Boise State University)by By August McKernanDrought conditions in California have actually improved this week as a steady stream of storms and rain pelted the state, according to this week’s Drought Monitor report. Currently, about 74 percent of the state is experiencing severe drought, a 10 percent improvement over last week’s report. However, the California drought has caused unparalleled devastation to […]
California Snowpack Returns, but Fears Held for Future
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Climate Central (Princeton, N.J.)by By John UptonCalifornia’s main water reservoir — its mountain snowpack — has made a triumphant return to the Sierra Nevada following severe shortfalls in recent years. A string of winter storms boosted by El Niño has restored much of the mountain snow that melts through summer to help top up the state’s reservoirs, but the prognosis for the […]
Largest California Reservoirs Releasing Water for Flood Safety
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby By Dale KaslerAfter years of drought, Northern California has so much water that the state’s two largest reservoirs are releasing water to maintain flood-control safety. The water releases from Shasta Lake and Lake Oroville don’t mean the drought is over. But they represent the latest evidence that drought conditions are easing as El Niño has brought meaningful […]
Our Water System: What a Waste
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The New York Times by By Michael E. WebberAMERICA has a water problem. To put it simply, the national network for providing safe, clean water is falling apart. This state of affairs, which is the focus of a summit meeting on Tuesday at the White House, threatens more than our drinking water supplies. Water is used in every sector of industry, grows our […]
El Niño Didn’t Bring the Winter Many Wanted
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Visalia Times-Deltaby By David CastellonDespite predictions of winter coming in like Godzilla across California, the season didn’t have the claws and teeth that some forecasters expected. Snow and rainfall was heavier than average this winter — which ended on Saturday — but not by much, a disappointment to some considering the season had a strong El Niño weather pattern. […]