A storm headed in the direction of Southern California has been upgraded to a hurricane, the National Hurricane Center said in a public advisory early Thursday morning. It is expected to bring heavy rainfall to parts of the state after hitting Mexico. The storm’s remnants are likely to bring flooding rain as well as strong winds to […]
Hilary strengthened into a hurricane off Mexico’s Pacific coast Thursday, and it could bring heavy rain to the U.S. southwest by the weekend. The U.S. National Hurricane Center is reporting that Hilary had maximum winds of 85 mph (140 kph) and was expected to strengthen into a major hurricane and perhaps skim the coast of […]
Two charts show an improving trend in Lake Mead and Lake Powell water levels after the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) issued a low storage warning for the former on Tuesday.
Climate change — and changing political winds — are prompting shifts in strategy at California’s largest agricultural water district. Westlands Water District, which occupies some 1,100 square miles of the arid San Joaquin Valley, is in the midst of an internal power struggle that will determine how water fights unfold across the state.
California’s only native sunfish, the Sacramento perch, survived catastrophic floods in the 1860s and was so abundant that it was a regular staple in San Francisco’s markets before invasive species decimated its population.
The Bureau of Reclamation on August 15, released the Colorado River Basin August 2023 24-Month Study, which determines the tiers for the coordinated operation of Lake Powell and Lake Mead for 2024. These operating conditions, which are based on existing agreements under the 2007 guidelines and lower basin Drought Contingency Plans, will be in effect until […]
Hurricane Hilary on Path Toward Southern California
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CBS Newsby Kerry BreenA storm headed in the direction of Southern California has been upgraded to a hurricane, the National Hurricane Center said in a public advisory early Thursday morning. It is expected to bring heavy rainfall to parts of the state after hitting Mexico. The storm’s remnants are likely to bring flooding rain as well as strong winds to […]
Hurricane Hilary Forms Off Mexico’s Pacific Coast and Could Bring Rain to US Southwest
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /AP Newsby Associated PressHilary strengthened into a hurricane off Mexico’s Pacific coast Thursday, and it could bring heavy rain to the U.S. southwest by the weekend. The U.S. National Hurricane Center is reporting that Hilary had maximum winds of 85 mph (140 kph) and was expected to strengthen into a major hurricane and perhaps skim the coast of […]
Charts Show Lake Mead, Powell Water Levels Change Amid Low Storage Warning
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Newsweek by Anna SkinnerTwo charts show an improving trend in Lake Mead and Lake Powell water levels after the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) issued a low storage warning for the former on Tuesday.
Central Valley Farmers Are Having a Climate Reckoning
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Politicoby Ry RivardClimate change — and changing political winds — are prompting shifts in strategy at California’s largest agricultural water district. Westlands Water District, which occupies some 1,100 square miles of the arid San Joaquin Valley, is in the midst of an internal power struggle that will determine how water fights unfold across the state.
California Aims to Introduce More Anglers to Native Warm-Water Tolerant Sunfish as Planet Heats Up
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /AP Newsby Julie WatsonCalifornia’s only native sunfish, the Sacramento perch, survived catastrophic floods in the 1860s and was so abundant that it was a regular staple in San Francisco’s markets before invasive species decimated its population.
Reclamation Announces 2024 Operating Conditions for Lake Powell and Lake Mead
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Water News Networkby U.S. Bureau of ReclamationThe Bureau of Reclamation on August 15, released the Colorado River Basin August 2023 24-Month Study, which determines the tiers for the coordinated operation of Lake Powell and Lake Mead for 2024. These operating conditions, which are based on existing agreements under the 2007 guidelines and lower basin Drought Contingency Plans, will be in effect until […]