High in the mountains of Colorado, it’s a time of quiet. The summer leaves have given way to bare branches, but the ski slopes haven’t yet filled with tourists—or snow. Soon, the flakes will begin to pile up, burying alpine valleys and recharging the Colorado River.
State lawmakers are advancing a bill that would prohibit the planting of new, nonfunctional turf. If the bill passes next year, it would prohibit local and state governments and unit owners associations from allowing the planting of nonfunctional turf or nonnative plants or installing artificial turf in commercial, institutional or industrial properties beginning in 2025.
As we get closer to winter, the phrase “atmospheric river” is more likely to pop up in headlines. Here’s an explanation of what these phenomena are and how they impact weather in Northern California.
Leo Ortega started growing spiky blue agave plants on the arid hillsides around his Southern California home because his wife liked the way they looked. A decade later, his property is now dotted with thousands of what he and others hope is a promising new crop for the state following years of punishing drought and a push […]
Colorado scientist Brad Udall spent hours digging — with frustration — through the federal government’s 700-page proposal for managing key dams and reservoirs in the Colorado River Basin over the next three years. “I just wish they would really simply say, ‘And here’s how the system would perform under these really bad years we’ve seen […]
The future of California water storage reached a major milestone Thursday with the finalization for plans of the Sites Reservoir in Northern California. The reservoir would be the second largest off-stream reservoir in the nation and would increase Northern California’s water storage capacity by up to 15%, according to a press release from the Bureau […]
Winter Snow Could Help Recharge the Colorado River. But What if It Doesn’t?
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /KUNCby Alex HagerHigh in the mountains of Colorado, it’s a time of quiet. The summer leaves have given way to bare branches, but the ski slopes haven’t yet filled with tourists—or snow. Soon, the flakes will begin to pile up, burying alpine valleys and recharging the Colorado River.
Colorado Lawmakers Move to Ban Nonfunctional Turf Planting
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Vail Daily by Heather SackettState lawmakers are advancing a bill that would prohibit the planting of new, nonfunctional turf. If the bill passes next year, it would prohibit local and state governments and unit owners associations from allowing the planting of nonfunctional turf or nonnative plants or installing artificial turf in commercial, institutional or industrial properties beginning in 2025.
Atmospheric Rivers: What They Are and How They Impact Northern California Weather
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /KCRA 3by Heather WaldmanAs we get closer to winter, the phrase “atmospheric river” is more likely to pop up in headlines. Here’s an explanation of what these phenomena are and how they impact weather in Northern California.
Californians Bet Farming Agave for Spirits Holds Key to Weathering Drought and Groundwater Limits
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /AP Newsby Amy TaxinLeo Ortega started growing spiky blue agave plants on the arid hillsides around his Southern California home because his wife liked the way they looked. A decade later, his property is now dotted with thousands of what he and others hope is a promising new crop for the state following years of punishing drought and a push […]
Federal Government’s Short-term Colorado River Stabilization Plan Paints a “Rosy” Picture
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kristiene Gong /Colorado Sunby Shannon MullaneColorado scientist Brad Udall spent hours digging — with frustration — through the federal government’s 700-page proposal for managing key dams and reservoirs in the Colorado River Basin over the next three years. “I just wish they would really simply say, ‘And here’s how the system would perform under these really bad years we’ve seen […]
Project Plans for the Sites Reservoir in Northern California Finalized
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kristiene Gong /ABC 10by Brody AdamsThe future of California water storage reached a major milestone Thursday with the finalization for plans of the Sites Reservoir in Northern California. The reservoir would be the second largest off-stream reservoir in the nation and would increase Northern California’s water storage capacity by up to 15%, according to a press release from the Bureau […]