/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 […]
While temperatures around the Tahoe Basin are forecast to reach close to 15 degrees above average this week — with no precipitation expected — meteorologists and water resource officials say it’s not yet a cause for concern when it comes to the snowpack. “February is climatologically our best month for accumulation,” Reno National Weather Service […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lake Tahoe Weather: Warm, Dry Spell Not a Cause for Snowpack Concern Yet
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Sierra Sun (Lake Tahoe)by By Sebastian FoltzWhile temperatures around the Tahoe Basin are forecast to reach close to 15 degrees above average this week — with no precipitation expected — meteorologists and water resource officials say it’s not yet a cause for concern when it comes to the snowpack. “February is climatologically our best month for accumulation,” Reno National Weather Service […]
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 […]