Public hearings around California have made the stakes unmistakable: environmental groups argue that the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delt accelerating ecological decline requires immediate action, while farm districts and urban water agencies warn any changes to water policy could disrupt supply chains, threaten major segments of the state’s agricultural economy, and drive up water bills for households […]
Much of Southern California was hit with significant rain Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The brunt of the precipitation was felt Tuesday night, according to forecasters with the National Weather Service, who also said steady rain would be felt Wednesday morning. The storm system, described by NWS as “potent,” exited the region earlier than anticipated, but there […]
A record snow drought with unprecedented heat is hitting most of the American West, depleting future water supplies, making it more vulnerable to wildfires and hurting winter tourism and recreation. Scientists say snow cover and snow depth are both at the lowest levels they’ve seen in decades, while at least 67 Western weather stations have measured their warmest December […]
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California proposed biennial budget contemplates a 9.5% increase in its rates for the next two years that it charges its 26 agencies. This is an increase from 8.5% increase over the last two years. MWD is also proposing to maintain its current property tax rate at 0.007% on the […]
As water agencies across California grapple with the increasingly extreme effects of climate change, they’re also facing another problem: the incoming “silver tsunami.” That’s the phrase coined by the industry to illustrate the fact that much of the workforce — largely baby boomers — that keeps our water flowing and safe are getting ready to retire. […]
Deshmukh took over last month as general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, a sprawling, aging system that pipes water hundreds of miles to 19 million people in Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire and San Diego. Roughly 20 percent of Met’s water comes from the dwindling Colorado River, over which […]
Bay-Delta Plan Could Reshape California Farming and Raise Water Bills
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Jordan Beane /The Desert Sunby James WardPublic hearings around California have made the stakes unmistakable: environmental groups argue that the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delt accelerating ecological decline requires immediate action, while farm districts and urban water agencies warn any changes to water policy could disrupt supply chains, threaten major segments of the state’s agricultural economy, and drive up water bills for households […]
1st Round of February Storms Hits Southern California
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Jordan Beane /KTLA Los AngelesMuch of Southern California was hit with significant rain Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The brunt of the precipitation was felt Tuesday night, according to forecasters with the National Weather Service, who also said steady rain would be felt Wednesday morning. The storm system, described by NWS as “potent,” exited the region earlier than anticipated, but there […]
Record Snow Drought in Western US Raises Concern for Water Shortages and Wildfires
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /ABC Newsby Dorany Pineda, Seth BorwnsteinA record snow drought with unprecedented heat is hitting most of the American West, depleting future water supplies, making it more vulnerable to wildfires and hurting winter tourism and recreation. Scientists say snow cover and snow depth are both at the lowest levels they’ve seen in decades, while at least 67 Western weather stations have measured their warmest December […]
OPINION: Send the Right Price Signal: Raise Rates and Repeal the MWD’s Property Tax
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /City Watch LAby Jack HumphrevilleThe Metropolitan Water District of Southern California proposed biennial budget contemplates a 9.5% increase in its rates for the next two years that it charges its 26 agencies. This is an increase from 8.5% increase over the last two years. MWD is also proposing to maintain its current property tax rate at 0.007% on the […]
Water Agencies Grapple With Climate Change and the ‘Silver Tsunami’ of an Aging Workforce
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /LAist.comby Erin StoneAs water agencies across California grapple with the increasingly extreme effects of climate change, they’re also facing another problem: the incoming “silver tsunami.” That’s the phrase coined by the industry to illustrate the fact that much of the workforce — largely baby boomers — that keeps our water flowing and safe are getting ready to retire. […]
The Man Holding Southern California’s Water
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Politicoby Camille Von KaenelDeshmukh took over last month as general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, a sprawling, aging system that pipes water hundreds of miles to 19 million people in Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire and San Diego. Roughly 20 percent of Met’s water comes from the dwindling Colorado River, over which […]