Despite a wet winter, California’s historic drought continues to spark fierce — even bitter — debate over how the state’s water needs should be met in the future. The core issue is whether we should primarily rely on conservation of what may be a permanently diminished water supply, or make more energetic efforts to increase […]
Introduction of a California water bill in the U.S. Senate by Sen. Dianne Feinstein will help Congress move toward final legislation that addresses the state’s chronic water shortages, according to the president of the California Farm Bureau Federation. “Senator Feinstein has never been shy about tackling the tough issues, and we appreciate her work to […]
This winter’s El Niño has delivered monumental precipitation to the West … up until now. Dry, unseasonably warm weather is blanketing California—Oakland hit a record high of 81 degrees Monday—raising fears the infernal drought might escape with hardly a dent in its hide. Whether that happens is anybody’s guess. The Climate Prediction Center sees below-average […]
By this point in winter, Southern California was supposed to be dealing with rains and flooding, not brush fires and beach weather. Yet temperatures have soared this week, breaking records in downtown Los Angeles and other locations across California, with even hotter conditions expected Tuesday. Forecasters warn of more hot winds as well as temperatures […]
A handful of topics were on the table when candidates for political offices ranging from Congress to county supervisor appealed for support at the San Joaquin County Republican Party’s Candidate Forum. But one was integral to nearly every stump speech heard Monday at Chez Shari’s at the Manteca Golf Course. Water. While the current El […]
The U.S. – Israel Center (USIC) at UC San Diego’s Rady School of Management recently unveiled a new rain barrel program at three San Diego schools and Pacific Beach Middle is one of the schools participating in the international project. Earlier this month, four rain barrels, which will collect the water from the school’s roof […]
OPINION: Conservation vs. New supply in Water Wars
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Napa Valley Registerby By Dan Walters Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityDespite a wet winter, California’s historic drought continues to spark fierce — even bitter — debate over how the state’s water needs should be met in the future. The core issue is whether we should primarily rely on conservation of what may be a permanently diminished water supply, or make more energetic efforts to increase […]
Farm Bureau Welcomes Introduction of Senate Water Bill
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /AgNet WestIntroduction of a California water bill in the U.S. Senate by Sen. Dianne Feinstein will help Congress move toward final legislation that addresses the state’s chronic water shortages, according to the president of the California Farm Bureau Federation. “Senator Feinstein has never been shy about tackling the tough issues, and we appreciate her work to […]
The Rainfall of 20 El Niños, in 1 Big Graphic
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /CityLabby By John MetcalfeThis winter’s El Niño has delivered monumental precipitation to the West … up until now. Dry, unseasonably warm weather is blanketing California—Oakland hit a record high of 81 degrees Monday—raising fears the infernal drought might escape with hardly a dent in its hide. Whether that happens is anybody’s guess. The Climate Prediction Center sees below-average […]
Has El Niño Abandoned L.A.?
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Los Angeles Timesby Rong-Gong Lin II, Brittny MejiaBy this point in winter, Southern California was supposed to be dealing with rains and flooding, not brush fires and beach weather. Yet temperatures have soared this week, breaking records in downtown Los Angeles and other locations across California, with even hotter conditions expected Tuesday. Forecasters warn of more hot winds as well as temperatures […]
Water Top Topic at GOP Forum
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Manteca Bulletinby By Jason CampbellA handful of topics were on the table when candidates for political offices ranging from Congress to county supervisor appealed for support at the San Joaquin County Republican Party’s Candidate Forum. But one was integral to nearly every stump speech heard Monday at Chez Shari’s at the Manteca Golf Course. Water. While the current El […]
PBMS Installs Rain Barrels; Students Learning To Conserve, Recycle Water
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /SDnews.comby By Hanna LaukkanenThe U.S. – Israel Center (USIC) at UC San Diego’s Rady School of Management recently unveiled a new rain barrel program at three San Diego schools and Pacific Beach Middle is one of the schools participating in the international project. Earlier this month, four rain barrels, which will collect the water from the school’s roof […]