A new but little-known change in California law designating aquifers as “natural infrastructure” promises to unleash a flood of public funding for projects that increase the state’s supply of groundwater. The change is buried in a sweeping state budget-related law, enacted in July, that also makes it easier for property owners and water managers to […]
When it comes to Lake Mead’s water levels, even the biggest storms that hit Las Vegas aren’t much of a factor. The Las Vegas Valley saw a deluge of water from a series of monsoonal storms that moved in Friday and that dumped more than an inch of rain in a matter of days. While […]
Over the weekend, Burning Man attendees were forced to shelter in place when the usually-parched Black Rock Desert got roughly 3 months’ worth of rain in 24 hours. In August, Tropical Storm Hilary dropped as much rain on some inland areas of Southern California in a single day as they would typically receive in an entire year. […]
According to new data released by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), average monthly residential water use sharply declined in the first half of 2023, with water stores in reservoirs and other places continuing to remain well above average.
The Bureau of Reclamation is analyzing future operations of Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell. The Colorado River reservoir is facing record low water levels that threaten the current system, and conservationists are proposing a work-around: a tunnel to bypass the dam.
It appears the California avocado industry got through the recent storm system largely unscathed. California Avocado Commission (CAC) President Jeff Oberman said that this year’s harvest is just about finished. Despite some tumultuous environmental factors, the industry appears poised for a good season.
New California Law Bolsters Groundwater Recharge as Strategic Defense Against Climate Change
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Water Education Foundation / Western Waterby Nick CahillA new but little-known change in California law designating aquifers as “natural infrastructure” promises to unleash a flood of public funding for projects that increase the state’s supply of groundwater. The change is buried in a sweeping state budget-related law, enacted in July, that also makes it easier for property owners and water managers to […]
Rainfall and Lake Mead Water Levels, Explained
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Las Vegas Review-Journal by Colton LochheadWhen it comes to Lake Mead’s water levels, even the biggest storms that hit Las Vegas aren’t much of a factor. The Las Vegas Valley saw a deluge of water from a series of monsoonal storms that moved in Friday and that dumped more than an inch of rain in a matter of days. While […]
Opinion: America Should Harvest a Trillion Gallons of Rainwater
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /TIME by Justin Talbot and Israel MirskyOver the weekend, Burning Man attendees were forced to shelter in place when the usually-parched Black Rock Desert got roughly 3 months’ worth of rain in 24 hours. In August, Tropical Storm Hilary dropped as much rain on some inland areas of Southern California in a single day as they would typically receive in an entire year. […]
California Regional Water Usage Declines as Statewide Water Stores Remain Above Average
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /California Globe by Evan SymonAccording to new data released by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), average monthly residential water use sharply declined in the first half of 2023, with water stores in reservoirs and other places continuing to remain well above average.
Bypassing Glen Canyon Dam, Once Considered a Radical Idea, is Becoming Mainstream
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Fronteras Desk by Ron DunganThe Bureau of Reclamation is analyzing future operations of Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell. The Colorado River reservoir is facing record low water levels that threaten the current system, and conservationists are proposing a work-around: a tunnel to bypass the dam.
California Avocado Industry Remains Resilient Through Storm
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Ag Net West Radio Networkby Brian GermanIt appears the California avocado industry got through the recent storm system largely unscathed. California Avocado Commission (CAC) President Jeff Oberman said that this year’s harvest is just about finished. Despite some tumultuous environmental factors, the industry appears poised for a good season.