As climate change bakes the U.S. West and dries up key Colorado River reservoirs, a slew of invasive species is flourishing in warmer waters at the expense of the artery’s native inhabitants. Among the most disruptive of this wide range of invaders is the smallmouth bass, which scientists fear could pose a possible danger to the native ecology […]
California continues to make waves on climate. In some cases literally. Over the weekend, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed dozens of bills dealing with renewable energy, landscape conservation and water use — and vetoed many others.
In Marin County, we have limited options when we face the next, inevitable drought. Recycled water, the reuse of purified wastewater, is one of the most viable options and belongs in the water supply of every urban area of coastal California.
San Vicente Dam, completed in 1943, was designed for ‘200-year extreme rainfall’ (the heaviest rain that will fall once every 200 years). However, when the worst drought hit California in 1991, the state government and residents agreed to prepare for climate change and decided to expand.
California water regulators have released a long-awaited analysis of options for managing flows in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, where fish populations have been declining and the ecosystem has been deteriorating. The delta is the central hub of the state’s water system, drawing together rivers from a vast watershed and supplying pumps that send water flowing to […]
California’s water warriors have a new arena for their perpetual conflict over the allocation of the state’s ever-evolving supply – a nearly 6,000-page proposal from the state Water Resources Control Board. The draft essentially calls for sharp reductions in diversions from the Sacramento River and its tributaries to allow more water to flow through the environmentally troubled Sacramento-San Joaquin […]
A Warming Colorado River Grapples With Invasive Species
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /The Hillby Sharon UdasinAs climate change bakes the U.S. West and dries up key Colorado River reservoirs, a slew of invasive species is flourishing in warmer waters at the expense of the artery’s native inhabitants. Among the most disruptive of this wide range of invaders is the smallmouth bass, which scientists fear could pose a possible danger to the native ecology […]
Boiling Point: Gavin Newsom Signed a Bunch of Climate Laws — and Vetoed Others
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Los Angeles Timesby Sammy RothCalifornia continues to make waves on climate. In some cases literally. Over the weekend, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed dozens of bills dealing with renewable energy, landscape conservation and water use — and vetoed many others.
Opinion: We Must Approach Recycled Water Solution With Open Mind
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Marin Independent Journalby Kristi Denton Cohen and Steven MooreIn Marin County, we have limited options when we face the next, inevitable drought. Recycled water, the reuse of purified wastewater, is one of the most viable options and belongs in the water supply of every urban area of coastal California.
The United States Expands Dams Despite Criticism of “Overinvestment” 10 Years Ago
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /ChosunMediaby Park Sang-hyeon Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthoritySan Vicente Dam, completed in 1943, was designed for ‘200-year extreme rainfall’ (the heaviest rain that will fall once every 200 years). However, when the worst drought hit California in 1991, the state government and residents agreed to prepare for climate change and decided to expand.
Debate Over Options for California’s Ailing Delta Region Reflects Deep Divisions Over Water
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesCalifornia water regulators have released a long-awaited analysis of options for managing flows in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, where fish populations have been declining and the ecosystem has been deteriorating. The delta is the central hub of the state’s water system, drawing together rivers from a vast watershed and supplying pumps that send water flowing to […]
Opinion: California Has a New Plan for the Delta but Faces the Same Conflicts Over Water
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Cal Mattersby Dan WaltersCalifornia’s water warriors have a new arena for their perpetual conflict over the allocation of the state’s ever-evolving supply – a nearly 6,000-page proposal from the state Water Resources Control Board. The draft essentially calls for sharp reductions in diversions from the Sacramento River and its tributaries to allow more water to flow through the environmentally troubled Sacramento-San Joaquin […]