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A national flood assessment tool could be out of date.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?
While Gavin Newsom has tried to shoehorn in the Delta tunnel, state lawmakers have been adamant about not including the project in the state budget. With the July 27 deadline looming to agree to a finalized budget for California, state lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom appear to still be split on the controversial Delta tunnel.
The largest Native American reservation in the United States has lost a key legal battle to protect access to a waterway that is critical to its citizens’ spiritual practices — and their survival. All but one member of the Supreme Court’s conservative majority ruled Thursday against the Navajo Nation in its fight to ensure that […]
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Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /CBS News Sacramentoby Ashley NanfriaA national flood assessment tool could be out of date.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?
Newsom, Lawmakers Still Far Apart on Delta Tunnel As Budget Negotiations Near Close
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora / The San Joaquin Valley Sunby Daniel GligichWhile Gavin Newsom has tried to shoehorn in the Delta tunnel, state lawmakers have been adamant about not including the project in the state budget. With the July 27 deadline looming to agree to a finalized budget for California, state lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom appear to still be split on the controversial Delta tunnel.
Supreme Court Water Ruling Deals Blow to Navajo Nation
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /E & E Newsby Pamela King and Jennifer YachninThe largest Native American reservation in the United States has lost a key legal battle to protect access to a waterway that is critical to its citizens’ spiritual practices — and their survival. All but one member of the Supreme Court’s conservative majority ruled Thursday against the Navajo Nation in its fight to ensure that […]