El Niño is forecast to weaken through the spring with conditions in the equatorial Pacific Ocean potentially transitioning to La Niña next fall, according to the latest monthly outlook issued Thursday by NOAA. Sea-surface water temperatures (SST) in the equatorial east and central Pacific Ocean were still well above average during January, indicating strong El […]
Many water users had hoped that February would be the final month for water budgets. However, the use of water budgets continues. The next review will be April 1 when the state looks again at the amount of snow in the mountains. Customers of California Water Service in Chico and Oroville may notice they have […]
Despite better a winter that is shaping up to be wetter than average in some parts of California, experts say it’s far from enough to put much of a dent in the four years of drought that preceded it. As such, the controversy on how to allocate water and what restrictions to put on communities, […]
Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Wednesday relaunched a big California water bill, in what might be cast as the triumph of hope over experience. Unveiling her third proposal in the past two years for ways to divide California’s water supply among many competing interests, Feinstein packaged her latest 184-page measure as a reasonable compromise that […]
After months of hopeful predictions, El Niño is delivering our state much-needed snow and rain. But with Mother Nature doing her small part to ease the drought, the big question remains: What will we do to capture excess rain and snow now for use in future times of drought? We know it makes no sense […]
/in California and the U.S./by Mike Lee /Los Altos Town Crierby By Marlene Cowan Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
The need to find new water sources is critical, according to Stan Williams, vice president of project development for Poseidon Water in Carlsbad. “Global water consumption is doubling every 20 years, and all accessible fresh-water resources are already allocated,” Williams told the Rotary Club of Los Altos Jan. 28. Williams, who moved to the private […]
Strong El Niño Will Weaken and Could Transition to La Niña This Fall, NOAA Says
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Weather Channelby By Jon Erdman and Chris DolceEl Niño is forecast to weaken through the spring with conditions in the equatorial Pacific Ocean potentially transitioning to La Niña next fall, according to the latest monthly outlook issued Thursday by NOAA. Sea-surface water temperatures (SST) in the equatorial east and central Pacific Ocean were still well above average during January, indicating strong El […]
Drought Tip: Build up That Personal Water Bank
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /ChicoERMany water users had hoped that February would be the final month for water budgets. However, the use of water budgets continues. The next review will be April 1 when the state looks again at the amount of snow in the mountains. Customers of California Water Service in Chico and Oroville may notice they have […]
Farmers Say they’re getting a Bad Rap over Water
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Visalia Times-Delta by By David CastellonDespite better a winter that is shaping up to be wetter than average in some parts of California, experts say it’s far from enough to put much of a dent in the four years of drought that preceded it. As such, the controversy on how to allocate water and what restrictions to put on communities, […]
Dianne Feinstein Tries Yet Again With California Water Bill
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Fresno Beeby By Michael DoyleDemocratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Wednesday relaunched a big California water bill, in what might be cast as the triumph of hope over experience. Unveiling her third proposal in the past two years for ways to divide California’s water supply among many competing interests, Feinstein packaged her latest 184-page measure as a reasonable compromise that […]
OPINION: Too Much Rain is Going to Waste
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby By Kevin McCarthyAfter months of hopeful predictions, El Niño is delivering our state much-needed snow and rain. But with Mother Nature doing her small part to ease the drought, the big question remains: What will we do to capture excess rain and snow now for use in future times of drought? We know it makes no sense […]
Former Water District CEO Discusses Desalination
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Los Altos Town Crierby By Marlene Cowan Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe need to find new water sources is critical, according to Stan Williams, vice president of project development for Poseidon Water in Carlsbad. “Global water consumption is doubling every 20 years, and all accessible fresh-water resources are already allocated,” Williams told the Rotary Club of Los Altos Jan. 28. Williams, who moved to the private […]