When inspections discovered groundwater infiltration in three 72-in. aqueduct tunnels owned by the San Diego County Water Authority, a complex rehabilitation project became necessary. Those tunnels—Lilac Tunnel (500 ft), Red Mountain Tunnel (3,100 ft), and Oat Hills Tunnel (3,600 ft)—were originally built in 1947.
Selwyn Sekaquaptewa has been on the hunt for talent for months. As the general manager of the Hopi Utilities Corporation’s water service, he works with just two other staff members to provide clean and safe drinking water to the Hopi Tribe’s reservation in Northeast Arizona. When the corporation formed in 2017, five of the community’s […]
Last month, we heard yet again about the need to stop global warming at about 1.5 degrees centigrade above preindustrial levels. The International Energy Agency outlined a plan to meet that goal, and the United Nations secretary-general implored nations to get serious about cutting emissions to make it a reality.
El Niño and La Niña are natural climate phenomena that alter weather patterns around the world. El Niño occurs irregularly but shows up roughly every three to seven years and typically lasts between nine and 12 months with occasional exceptions that linger for multiple years. El Niño’s effects are powerful. Its ocean warming is enough […]
Many of California’s reservoirs are far above their average capacity, but water levels are expected to change as the winter season progresses. The U.S. Southwest has suffered from years of drought, and until recently, the most severe impacts have been centered around Lake Mead and Lake Powell and much of California. Last year, none of California was […]
A bill signed into law Friday by Governor Gavin Newsom will now ban certain businesses from watering its grass in an effort to reduce water usage. The bill is modeled after the State placed similar rules on commercial, industrial and government agencies from using drinking water for grass deemed “non-functional” in 2022.
Best Project – Water/Environment: First Aqueduct Tunnels Rehabilitation Project
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Engineering News-Record Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityWhen inspections discovered groundwater infiltration in three 72-in. aqueduct tunnels owned by the San Diego County Water Authority, a complex rehabilitation project became necessary. Those tunnels—Lilac Tunnel (500 ft), Red Mountain Tunnel (3,100 ft), and Oat Hills Tunnel (3,600 ft)—were originally built in 1947.
As Drought Grips the Southwest, Water Utilities Find the Hunt for More Workers Challenging
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Inside Climate News by Wyatt MyskowSelwyn Sekaquaptewa has been on the hunt for talent for months. As the general manager of the Hopi Utilities Corporation’s water service, he works with just two other staff members to provide clean and safe drinking water to the Hopi Tribe’s reservation in Northeast Arizona. When the corporation formed in 2017, five of the community’s […]
Opinion: Climate Change Isn’t Just About Emissions. We’re Ignoring a Huge Part of the Fight
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Los Angeles Timesby David G. Victor and Veerabhadran RamanathanLast month, we heard yet again about the need to stop global warming at about 1.5 degrees centigrade above preindustrial levels. The International Energy Agency outlined a plan to meet that goal, and the United Nations secretary-general implored nations to get serious about cutting emissions to make it a reality.
What is El Niño?
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Water News Networkby Alex FoxEl Niño and La Niña are natural climate phenomena that alter weather patterns around the world. El Niño occurs irregularly but shows up roughly every three to seven years and typically lasts between nine and 12 months with occasional exceptions that linger for multiple years. El Niño’s effects are powerful. Its ocean warming is enough […]
How California Reservoir Water Levels Will Change, According to Predictions
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Newsweek by Anna SkinnerMany of California’s reservoirs are far above their average capacity, but water levels are expected to change as the winter season progresses. The U.S. Southwest has suffered from years of drought, and until recently, the most severe impacts have been centered around Lake Mead and Lake Powell and much of California. Last year, none of California was […]
California Bans Watering Grass at Certain Businesses
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Contra Costa Newsby CC NewsA bill signed into law Friday by Governor Gavin Newsom will now ban certain businesses from watering its grass in an effort to reduce water usage. The bill is modeled after the State placed similar rules on commercial, industrial and government agencies from using drinking water for grass deemed “non-functional” in 2022.