Microplastics are turning up in unusual places increasingly often as they filter into nearly every facet of life on Earth. They’ve been discovered in drinking water, food, air and even in blood. Now, scientists have found that these tiny particles might even be able to influence the weather. Researchers reported Wednesday they detected microplastics in a majority of cloud samples taken […]
California water agencies say they have nearly secured $4.5 billion in funding needed to build the state’s largest reservoir in nearly a century, Sites Reservoir, as a state environmental review process for the project comes to a rapid close after decades of delay.
The historically wet winter early this year motivated greater adoption of a water management strategy known as flood-managed aquifer recharge, or flood-MAR, in which excess flood flows are diverted onto farmland to boost depleted groundwater aquifers.
A habitat restoration project in the lower Yuba River is complete. The project not only helps the local fish population but also those who live along the river’s banks. “The Hallwood Fish Habitat Project” restored the natural flow of the Yuba River after decades of collecting debris from hydraulic mining during the Gold Rush.
A long-awaited federal climate report, released Tuesday, delivers a blunt warning: Rapidly curb planet-warming emissions or face dire consequences to human health, infrastructure and the economy. The fifth installment of the National Climate Assessment presents the most comprehensive evaluation to date of U.S. climate science, impacts and action. Dozens of authors, including representatives from multiple federal agencies, […]
A new institute created by a national Native nonprofit law group and a foundation that works to protect rivers will support tribal water rights advocacy, recruit and train the next generation of tribal water attorneys and provide education on tribal water law and policies.
Microplastics Could Trigger Cloud Formation and Affect the Weather, New Study Suggests
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /CNNby Mary GilbertMicroplastics are turning up in unusual places increasingly often as they filter into nearly every facet of life on Earth. They’ve been discovered in drinking water, food, air and even in blood. Now, scientists have found that these tiny particles might even be able to influence the weather. Researchers reported Wednesday they detected microplastics in a majority of cloud samples taken […]
Water Agencies Say Funding For California’s Biggest Dam in Decades is ‘Pretty Much Lined Up’
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The Sacramento Beeby Ari PlachtaCalifornia water agencies say they have nearly secured $4.5 billion in funding needed to build the state’s largest reservoir in nearly a century, Sites Reservoir, as a state environmental review process for the project comes to a rapid close after decades of delay.
Floodwaters On Farms Help Boost Aquifers
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /AgAlertby Christine SouzaThe historically wet winter early this year motivated greater adoption of a water management strategy known as flood-managed aquifer recharge, or flood-MAR, in which excess flood flows are diverted onto farmland to boost depleted groundwater aquifers.
Lower Yuba River Project Helps Create Safer Home for Salmon Population, Reduces Flood Risk
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /CBS News Sacramentoby Ashley NanfriaA habitat restoration project in the lower Yuba River is complete. The project not only helps the local fish population but also those who live along the river’s banks. “The Hallwood Fish Habitat Project” restored the natural flow of the Yuba River after decades of collecting debris from hydraulic mining during the Gold Rush.
National Climate Assessment Predicts Growing Threats to Society, Economy
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /E&E Newsby Chelsey HarveyA long-awaited federal climate report, released Tuesday, delivers a blunt warning: Rapidly curb planet-warming emissions or face dire consequences to human health, infrastructure and the economy. The fifth installment of the National Climate Assessment presents the most comprehensive evaluation to date of U.S. climate science, impacts and action. Dozens of authors, including representatives from multiple federal agencies, […]
New Tribal Water Institute Will Help Arizona Tribes Navigate Water Law and Policies
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /az centralby Debra Utacia KrolA new institute created by a national Native nonprofit law group and a foundation that works to protect rivers will support tribal water rights advocacy, recruit and train the next generation of tribal water attorneys and provide education on tribal water law and policies.