As the United States passes a tipping point in water security, new research reveals that millions of Americans now face a growing crisis in accessing clean, affordable water. “Our research shows water insecurity in the U.S. is not just a problem of pipes and infrastructure—it’s a human issue that affects health, daily life and dignity,” […]
When it comes to determining the fate of big water projects in California, there is no bigger influencer than the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Metropolitan is the largest water wholesaler in the nation, supplying water to 26 water districts throughout the region that in turn keep the taps flowing to 19 million people. As […]
A dry summer in Colorado and across the Colorado River Basin is ratcheting up the pressure to cut back on water use, fast, but one federal conservation program has been stalled in Congress since June. The reason why isn’t clear to U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse, a Democrat who represents Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District.
America’s has a hidden water crisis. Parts of the US are drying out, and scientists warn the aquifers that keep the Southwest alive are disappearing far faster than they can be replenished. Jay Famiglietti, a global futures professor at Arizona State University who has extensively studied the nation’s water supplies, joins The Excerpt to explain.
A major ocean temperature index in the North Pacific has plunged to record low levels signaling a shift that tends to lock in coastal fog, delay California’s rainy season and reroute storms to the north. This summer already bears the stamp of this setup. Around the Bay Area, mornings have been trapped in gray, afternoons unusually breezy, […]
The most important water job in this region, general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, is in flux. Three people have held the position over the past five years, including two since the end of January. Now, Met Water is in the process of hiring yet another new leader, with district officials saying their […]
‘Peak Water Security’ Crisis Leaves Millions Across Us at Risk, Research Finds
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Phys.orgby Zaid ElayyanAs the United States passes a tipping point in water security, new research reveals that millions of Americans now face a growing crisis in accessing clean, affordable water. “Our research shows water insecurity in the U.S. is not just a problem of pipes and infrastructure—it’s a human issue that affects health, daily life and dignity,” […]
OPINION: Why Every Californian Has a Stake in Who Metropolitan Picks for Its New GM
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Maven's Notebookby Bruce ReznikWhen it comes to determining the fate of big water projects in California, there is no bigger influencer than the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Metropolitan is the largest water wholesaler in the nation, supplying water to 26 water districts throughout the region that in turn keep the taps flowing to 19 million people. As […]
Colorado River Water Conservation Program Remains Stalled in Us House
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Colorado Sunby Shannon MullaneA dry summer in Colorado and across the Colorado River Basin is ratcheting up the pressure to cut back on water use, fast, but one federal conservation program has been stalled in Congress since June. The reason why isn’t clear to U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse, a Democrat who represents Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District.
U.S. in a Tight Squeeze as Water Demands Soar
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /USA Todayby Dana TaylorAmerica’s has a hidden water crisis. Parts of the US are drying out, and scientists warn the aquifers that keep the Southwest alive are disappearing far faster than they can be replenished. Jay Famiglietti, a global futures professor at Arizona State University who has extensively studied the nation’s water supplies, joins The Excerpt to explain.
Something Deep in the Pacific Is Reshaping California’s Weather. It May Not Stop Anytime Soon
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /San Francisco Chronicle by Greg PorterA major ocean temperature index in the North Pacific has plunged to record low levels signaling a shift that tends to lock in coastal fog, delay California’s rainy season and reroute storms to the north. This summer already bears the stamp of this setup. Around the Bay Area, mornings have been trapped in gray, afternoons unusually breezy, […]
Region’s Most Powerful Water Job Is Still Open With Big Calls About the Future to Make
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /The Orange County Registerby Andre MouchardThe most important water job in this region, general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, is in flux. Three people have held the position over the past five years, including two since the end of January. Now, Met Water is in the process of hiring yet another new leader, with district officials saying their […]