Groundbreaking on one of California’s newest reservoirs could begin by the end of next year, officials announced Friday. Work on the Sites Reservoir, west of Maxwell in Colusa County, starts when crews begin testing soils and rocks in and around the 14,000 acre site of the proposed lake, said Fritz Durst, chairman of the Sites […]
The Imperial Irrigation District, which provides water to farmers in the southeastern corner of California, drew a figurative line in the sand earlier this month, calling for a halt to the conversion of agricultural fields into solar panel farms. Noting that more than 13,000 acres of fertile land had already been converted, the water district […]
Nebraska is suing Colorado over the amount of water it draws from the South Platte River, the latest in a long history of water rights disputes between the states that have been left increasingly dry by climate change. Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and state Attorney General Mike Hilgers held a news conference Wednesday to announce […]
Some National Weather Service offices in California are among those hit hardest by meteorologist vacancies, according to new data from an employee union — heightening concerns as the state contends with another potentially devastating fire season and the ongoing threat of extreme weather. The staffing shortages have forced some offices to outsource overnight operations to […]
Patrick Golling yanked the pull cord, and the Honda engine roared to life. Seconds after it began sucking water out of his father’s pool, a powerful stream erupted from an agricultural irrigation nozzle fixed atop a bright red pole a few feet away, connected with a fire hose. In a minute flat, the system meticulously […]
At first read, a water recycling plan coming out of California sounds tough to swallow. That’s because the Groundwater Replenishment System in Orange County intends to mass-produce drinking water from purified sewage to combat shortages in dry regions, according to The Guardian. It builds on similar work already being done that churns out clean water […]
California’s Newest Lake, a North State Reservoir, Could Break Ground in 2026
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Jordan Beane /Redding Record Searchlightby Damon ArthurGroundbreaking on one of California’s newest reservoirs could begin by the end of next year, officials announced Friday. Work on the Sites Reservoir, west of Maxwell in Colusa County, starts when crews begin testing soils and rocks in and around the 14,000 acre site of the proposed lake, said Fritz Durst, chairman of the Sites […]
California Agriculture Industry Spars Over Converting Land to Solar Farms
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Jordan Beane /The Mercury Newsby Dan WaltersThe Imperial Irrigation District, which provides water to farmers in the southeastern corner of California, drew a figurative line in the sand earlier this month, calling for a halt to the conversion of agricultural fields into solar panel farms. Noting that more than 13,000 acres of fertile land had already been converted, the water district […]
Nebraska Sues Neighboring Colorado Over How Much Water It’s Drawing From the South Platte River
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Jordan Beane /ABC Newsby Margery A. BeckNebraska is suing Colorado over the amount of water it draws from the South Platte River, the latest in a long history of water rights disputes between the states that have been left increasingly dry by climate change. Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and state Attorney General Mike Hilgers held a news conference Wednesday to announce […]
Trump Cuts to California National Weather Service Leave ‘Critical’ Holes: ‘It’s Unheard Of’
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Jordan Beane /Los Angeles Timesby Rong-Gong LinSome National Weather Service offices in California are among those hit hardest by meteorologist vacancies, according to new data from an employee union — heightening concerns as the state contends with another potentially devastating fire season and the ongoing threat of extreme weather. The staffing shortages have forced some offices to outsource overnight operations to […]
Will Personal Firefighting Devices Help or Hurt in Future Wildfires?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Jordan Beane /Los Angeles Timesby Noah HaggertyPatrick Golling yanked the pull cord, and the Honda engine roared to life. Seconds after it began sucking water out of his father’s pool, a powerful stream erupted from an agricultural irrigation nozzle fixed atop a bright red pole a few feet away, connected with a fire hose. In a minute flat, the system meticulously […]
Innovative Facility Develops Incredible Method to Produce Drinking Water From Purified Sewage
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Jordan Beane /The Cool Downby Rick KazmerAt first read, a water recycling plan coming out of California sounds tough to swallow. That’s because the Groundwater Replenishment System in Orange County intends to mass-produce drinking water from purified sewage to combat shortages in dry regions, according to The Guardian. It builds on similar work already being done that churns out clean water […]