Los Angeles will take most or all of its allotment of water from Mono Lake through March, disappointing local environmentalists and conservation experts after raising hopes that more water would be left in the iconic alpine lake. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power had indicated last spring that it might, in a rare move, […]
With so much water in the eastern U.S., why can’t the region pipe some of it to its drought-prone neighbors in the West? This perennial question nags climate journalists and western water managers alike. We break down why building a pipeline is unrealistic right now for the Colorado River.
The California winter snowpack, which typically supplies a third of the state’s water, has declined to 65% of normal after a dry January. The state Department of Water Resources announced the new level on Friday following its second official snow survey of the season. At the first survey on Jan. 1, the snowpack was at 108%.
As downpours soak Northern California, Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered state officials to capture and store more stormwater in San Joaquin Valley reservoirs for farmers and towns, and to “remove or minimize” any obstacles that stand in the way. If that sounds familiar, it is: The governor issued similar orders two years ago, when he waived environmental laws to store […]
Allocations from California’s State Water Project continue to slowly trend upwards this winter, with water managers announcing a 5 percent increase in requested deliveries compared to last month.
Another Casualty of a Bone-dry Winter: LA Won’t Take Less Water From Mono Lake
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by dguillen /Cal Mattersby Alastair BlandLos Angeles will take most or all of its allotment of water from Mono Lake through March, disappointing local environmentalists and conservation experts after raising hopes that more water would be left in the iconic alpine lake. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power had indicated last spring that it might, in a rare move, […]
The Reality Stopping Water Pipelines to the Parched Western US
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by dguillen /NPRby Alex Hager, Wailin Wong, Julia Ritchey, Kate ConcannonWith so much water in the eastern U.S., why can’t the region pipe some of it to its drought-prone neighbors in the West? This perennial question nags climate journalists and western water managers alike. We break down why building a pipeline is unrealistic right now for the Colorado River.
California Snowpack Falls to 65% of Normal After Dry January
/in California and the U.S., News /by dguillen /Times of San Diegoby Chris JenneweinThe California winter snowpack, which typically supplies a third of the state’s water, has declined to 65% of normal after a dry January. The state Department of Water Resources announced the new level on Friday following its second official snow survey of the season. At the first survey on Jan. 1, the snowpack was at 108%.
Newsom Orders More Water for California Farmers and Towns
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by dguillen /Cal Mattersby Alastair BlandAs downpours soak Northern California, Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered state officials to capture and store more stormwater in San Joaquin Valley reservoirs for farmers and towns, and to “remove or minimize” any obstacles that stand in the way. If that sounds familiar, it is: The governor issued similar orders two years ago, when he waived environmental laws to store […]
Donald Trump’s California Water Order Does More for Farms Than Wildfires
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Milla Kuiper /The Mercury Newsby Eliyahu KamisherPresident Donald Trump’s obsession with California’s water comes from an often overlooked source — Golden State farmers.
California State Water Project Increases Allocations Despite Dry January Weather
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Milla Kuiper /CBS NewsAllocations from California’s State Water Project continue to slowly trend upwards this winter, with water managers announcing a 5 percent increase in requested deliveries compared to last month.