It’s gone by several names: Peripheral Canal, Water Fix and Delta Conveyance. Its design has changed several times, from a canal to twin tunnels and most recently a single tunnel. However, its purpose has been unchanged for seven decades – bypassing the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta as water is moved from Northern California to San Joaquin […]
California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom agreed on a $310.8 billion budget deal Monday, a compromise reached by dropping the governor’s proposal to move forward with a 45-mile Delta water tunnel that would pump water from the Sacramento River to other parts of the state. Legislators released a series of bills Saturday and Sunday showing […]
Arizona cities and other entities could serve nearly 2 million households for a year with the amount of water they plan to voluntarily leave behind in the Colorado River the next three years, but they say they’re foregoing the supply to help preserve the reservoirs’ health.
A national flood assessment tool could be out of date. A new study says this tool is not taking into account how many more severe events are happening because of climate change and how new construction could be at a higher risk.
It won’t be long before snow melt from the Sierra fills our two local lakes, Pine Flat and Millerton. It’s a sight to behold. Two lakes in central California with water almost to the top. Millerton Lake at 84% capacity of 500,000 acre-feet.
Much has been written on potential effects and adaptations for California’s water supply from climate warming, particularly from changes in snowpack accumulation and melting, sea level rise, and possible overall drying or wetting trends. But what about floods?
Opinion: California Budget Deal Delivers Major Setback to Delta Water Tunnel Project
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /CalMatters by Dan WaltersIt’s gone by several names: Peripheral Canal, Water Fix and Delta Conveyance. Its design has changed several times, from a canal to twin tunnels and most recently a single tunnel. However, its purpose has been unchanged for seven decades – bypassing the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta as water is moved from Northern California to San Joaquin […]
California Lawmakers, Gavin Newsom Hammer Out $311 Billion Budget — Without Major Water Project
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby Lindsey Holden and Ari PlachtaCalifornia lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom agreed on a $310.8 billion budget deal Monday, a compromise reached by dropping the governor’s proposal to move forward with a 45-mile Delta water tunnel that would pump water from the Sacramento River to other parts of the state. Legislators released a series of bills Saturday and Sunday showing […]
Arizona Needs to Conserve Colorado River Water. Here’s a Rundown on Cities’ Voluntary Cuts
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /azcentralby Taylor SeelyArizona cities and other entities could serve nearly 2 million households for a year with the amount of water they plan to voluntarily leave behind in the Colorado River the next three years, but they say they’re foregoing the supply to help preserve the reservoirs’ health.
Here’s How California’s Flooding Risk Could Be Higher Than We Think
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /CBS News Sacramentoby Ashley NanfriaA national flood assessment tool could be out of date. A new study says this tool is not taking into account how many more severe events are happening because of climate change and how new construction could be at a higher risk.
Sierra Snow Melt Set Millerton and Pine Flat Lakes at Near Capacity
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Fox 26 Newsby Rich RodriguezIt won’t be long before snow melt from the Sierra fills our two local lakes, Pine Flat and Millerton. It’s a sight to behold. Two lakes in central California with water almost to the top. Millerton Lake at 84% capacity of 500,000 acre-feet.
Can Sacramento Valley Reservoirs Adapt to Flooding With a Warmer Climate?
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /California WaterBlogby Jay Lund and Ann WillisMuch has been written on potential effects and adaptations for California’s water supply from climate warming, particularly from changes in snowpack accumulation and melting, sea level rise, and possible overall drying or wetting trends. But what about floods?