In a sign of the ongoing threats to its precious groundwater stores, half a dozen regions in California rank among the world’s most rapidly declining aquifers, according to research published today.
A month after California’s water regulator gave its seal of approval to a controversial water infrastructure project that could replumb the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, the plan is coming under renewed legal fire.
California’s largest reservoir has raised its dam gates as water continues to swell following heavy rainfall in the state. A deluge of rainfall in the western U.S. has seen Shasta Lake rise by nearly 10 feet in the last week alone.
An ongoing, historic drought in California has compelled California state legislators to rethink the state’s long-standing treatment of water rights. While the recent heavy snowpack and wet spring and summer have alleviated the extreme drought conditions for now, the changing climate leaves California susceptible to future long and extreme droughts.
Our recent wet trend has brought a boost to our state’s water supply, and we may be heading into another stretch of wet weather in February. So how are our reservoirs doing?
Veolia describes itself as the world’s largest private player in the water sector, providing water and wastewater services to tens of millions of people. In a notice posted on its website, Veolia North America revealed that its Municipal Water division was hit by ransomware last week. In response to the incident, the company took down the targeted […]
California Ranks High Worldwide For Rapidly Depleted Groundwater
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Cal Mattersby Rachel BeckerIn a sign of the ongoing threats to its precious groundwater stores, half a dozen regions in California rank among the world’s most rapidly declining aquifers, according to research published today.
Environmentalists, Local Agencies File Lawsuits Against California Delta Tunnel Project
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /The Modesto Beeby Ari PlachtaA month after California’s water regulator gave its seal of approval to a controversial water infrastructure project that could replumb the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, the plan is coming under renewed legal fire.
California’s Largest Reservoir Sees Water Levels Continue To Swell
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Newsweekby Robyn WhiteCalifornia’s largest reservoir has raised its dam gates as water continues to swell following heavy rainfall in the state. A deluge of rainfall in the western U.S. has seen Shasta Lake rise by nearly 10 feet in the last week alone.
Water Regulation in the Western States: California’s 2023 Legislative Proposal Highlights
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /The National Law Reviewby Marisa N. Bocci , Alyssa A. Moir , Natalie J. ReidAn ongoing, historic drought in California has compelled California state legislators to rethink the state’s long-standing treatment of water rights. While the recent heavy snowpack and wet spring and summer have alleviated the extreme drought conditions for now, the changing climate leaves California susceptible to future long and extreme droughts.
California Reservoirs Get Boost From Recent Storms. Here’s What Experts Say We Still Need
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /CBS Newsby Ashley NanfriaOur recent wet trend has brought a boost to our state’s water supply, and we may be heading into another stretch of wet weather in February. So how are our reservoirs doing?
Major US, UK Water Companies Hit by Ransomware
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Security Weekby Eduard KovacsVeolia describes itself as the world’s largest private player in the water sector, providing water and wastewater services to tens of millions of people. In a notice posted on its website, Veolia North America revealed that its Municipal Water division was hit by ransomware last week. In response to the incident, the company took down the targeted […]