In the past, powerful El Niños have typically delivered about 22 inches of rain to the city by this time; the current amount is far below that. To reach the El Niño average of 30 inches by the beginning of summer, the NWS writes, “we would need more than two tenths of an inch every […]
The Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) recent release of draft emergency regulations for developing and evaluating groundwater sustainability plans marks continued progress toward implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), California’s comprehensive groundwater regulatory framework enacted in 2014. SGMA and its implementing regulations are likely to impact availability of groundwater throughout California, especially for […]
Even though the region is going into a wet cycle, that news isn’t enough to lift California out of its four-year drought. While the snow survey at Phillips Station today was the best March reading since 2011, statewide the water content is below average. At the field adjacent to the road leading to Sierra-at-Tahoe the […]
During recent winter storms, many Sacramentans had the same thought: How can I save some of that rain for later? Forget buckets; instead, rethink your flow. Traditionally, most of our home landscapes were designed for maximum runoff, whisking any excess water away from homes into streets, then rivers and out to the ocean.
We have been snookered, hoodwinked, bamboozled and beguiled. We bought a “Rolex” watch from some guy on the street corner. We believed we won millions in some foreign lottery. We gave money to the nice young man at the front door who said he was supporting an orphanage. We took financial advice from Bernie Madoff. […]
State surveyors will travel up the Sierra Nevada Tuesday to take their monthly measurements of the snowpack after a mainly dry and warm February. The Department of Water Resources will conduct the survey in Echo Summit in the Central Sierra, which includes Lake Tahoe.
Drought-Struck California Finally Looks Due for an Epic Soaking
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /CityLab (Washington, D.C.)by By John MetcalfeIn the past, powerful El Niños have typically delivered about 22 inches of rain to the city by this time; the current amount is far below that. To reach the El Niño average of 30 inches by the beginning of summer, the NWS writes, “we would need more than two tenths of an inch every […]
California Department of Water Resources Makes Progress in SGMA Implementation by Releasing Draft Regulations for Groundwater Sustainability Plans
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The National Law Review by By Courtney A. DavisThe Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) recent release of draft emergency regulations for developing and evaluating groundwater sustainability plans marks continued progress toward implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), California’s comprehensive groundwater regulatory framework enacted in 2014. SGMA and its implementing regulations are likely to impact availability of groundwater throughout California, especially for […]
California on Course for Another Drought Year
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Lake Tahoe Newsby By Kathryn ReedEven though the region is going into a wet cycle, that news isn’t enough to lift California out of its four-year drought. While the snow survey at Phillips Station today was the best March reading since 2011, statewide the water content is below average. At the field adjacent to the road leading to Sierra-at-Tahoe the […]
Save the Rain – And Your Yard
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby By Debbie ArringtonDuring recent winter storms, many Sacramentans had the same thought: How can I save some of that rain for later? Forget buckets; instead, rethink your flow. Traditionally, most of our home landscapes were designed for maximum runoff, whisking any excess water away from homes into streets, then rivers and out to the ocean.
El Niño No-Show Could Damage California’s Water Conservation Efforts
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Pasadena Star-Newsby By Robert RectorWe have been snookered, hoodwinked, bamboozled and beguiled. We bought a “Rolex” watch from some guy on the street corner. We believed we won millions in some foreign lottery. We gave money to the nice young man at the front door who said he was supporting an orphanage. We took financial advice from Bernie Madoff. […]
State Surveyors Return to Sierra Nevada to Measure Snowpack
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /CBS SacramentoState surveyors will travel up the Sierra Nevada Tuesday to take their monthly measurements of the snowpack after a mainly dry and warm February. The Department of Water Resources will conduct the survey in Echo Summit in the Central Sierra, which includes Lake Tahoe.