The seven Western states that rely on the Colorado River for water supply have yet to reach an agreement on how to share the shrinking resource. States failed the meet a deadline earlier this month to establish a plan to confront what experts have said is the result of climate change.
Ever since California was pummeled by a series of storms in fall and early winter, experts have said the state’s water supply is looking strong for this year. Those storms — with a potential bump from the ones hitting much of the state this week — have helped refill reservoirs and eased immediate drought worries in many […]
A letter from California Governor Gavin Newsom to his fellow governors in states along the Colorado River is offering support for a multi-state solution to managing the water supply for 40 million people. A letter from California Governor Gavin Newsom to his fellow governors in states along the Colorado River is offering support for a […]
Rounds of heavy rainfall and significant mountain snowfall are occurring across the West, especially in California. We need the snow, but the heavy rain is causing flooding across lower elevations, burn scars and foothills.
The seven Colorado River basin states missed a key federal deadline to reach a new water usage agreement, and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is now likely to impose a solution of its own. Why it matters: The Central Arizona Project (CAP), which transports water from the Colorado River to the interior of the state, is likely […]
The Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has unanimously certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Pure Water Southern California, concluding more than five years of technical studies, public outreach and environmental analysis for the proposed large-scale water reuse initiative. Certification of the EIR completes the project’s review under the California Environmental Quality Act and allows […]
California’s Top Environmental Official Explains the Conundrum Over the Colorado River
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Jordan Beane /KCRAby Ashley ZavalaThe seven Western states that rely on the Colorado River for water supply have yet to reach an agreement on how to share the shrinking resource. States failed the meet a deadline earlier this month to establish a plan to confront what experts have said is the result of climate change.
Big Storms Boost California Water Supply, but Snowpack Lags
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /KQEDby Emily ZentnerEver since California was pummeled by a series of storms in fall and early winter, experts have said the state’s water supply is looking strong for this year. Those storms — with a potential bump from the ones hitting much of the state this week — have helped refill reservoirs and eased immediate drought worries in many […]
California’s Governor Offers Support Utah’s Desalination-for-Colorado River Water Idea
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Fox 13 Salt Lake Cityby Ben WinslowA letter from California Governor Gavin Newsom to his fellow governors in states along the Colorado River is offering support for a multi-state solution to managing the water supply for 40 million people. A letter from California Governor Gavin Newsom to his fellow governors in states along the Colorado River is offering support for a […]
Rounds of Heavy Rain, Sierra Nevada Snowfall for California
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /The Weather ChannelRounds of heavy rainfall and significant mountain snowfall are occurring across the West, especially in California. We need the snow, but the heavy rain is causing flooding across lower elevations, burn scars and foothills.
Feds “Cannot Delay Action” on Colorado River
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /AXIOS Phoenixby Jeremy DudaThe seven Colorado River basin states missed a key federal deadline to reach a new water usage agreement, and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is now likely to impose a solution of its own. Why it matters: The Central Arizona Project (CAP), which transports water from the Colorado River to the interior of the state, is likely […]
Pure Water Southern California Clears Key Environmental Review Milestone
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Smart Water Magazineby Cristina NovoThe Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has unanimously certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Pure Water Southern California, concluding more than five years of technical studies, public outreach and environmental analysis for the proposed large-scale water reuse initiative. Certification of the EIR completes the project’s review under the California Environmental Quality Act and allows […]