Ninety percent of California’s annual precipitation usually falls between Oct. 1 and April 30, half of it from December through February. That means the next few weeks may be make-or-break for the state’s hopes of emerging from its four-year drought. Where do things stand now? The rain totals are looking neither terrible nor great — […]
A new revised drought relief bill introduced by Senator Dianne Feinstein puts California one step closer to comprehensive water policy reform, according to California Citrus Mutual (CCM) President Joel Nelsen. In a release, Nelsen said the California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act identified several paths by which […]
Senator Dianne Feinstein introduced a revised drought relief water bill that puts California one step closer to comprehensive water policy reform, according to California Citrus Mutual (CCM) President Joel Nelsen. “The introduction of the California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act by Senator Dianne Feinstein identifies several paths […]
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, […]
There’s No Such Thing as Normal in California Water
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Comstock’s (Sacramento)by By Justin FoxNinety percent of California’s annual precipitation usually falls between Oct. 1 and April 30, half of it from December through February. That means the next few weeks may be make-or-break for the state’s hopes of emerging from its four-year drought. Where do things stand now? The rain totals are looking neither terrible nor great — […]
California: Revised Drought Relief Bill “Very Necessary” Says CCM
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Fresh Fruit PortalA new revised drought relief bill introduced by Senator Dianne Feinstein puts California one step closer to comprehensive water policy reform, according to California Citrus Mutual (CCM) President Joel Nelsen. In a release, Nelsen said the California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act identified several paths by which […]
CCM Responds to Introduction of Feinstein Water Bill
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /AgNet West (Fresno)Senator Dianne Feinstein introduced a revised drought relief water bill that puts California one step closer to comprehensive water policy reform, according to California Citrus Mutual (CCM) President Joel Nelsen. “The introduction of the California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act by Senator Dianne Feinstein identifies several paths […]
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, […]