California Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing the state Legislature to tackle what has long been one of the biggest gripes about government: Taking far too long to build things like roads and bridges. But Newsom’s plan to cut through red tape has slowed in the state Legislature, where some lawmakers fear his true motive is […]
California, Arizona and Nevada reached a long-sought consensus last month on how to conserve water and prevent the Colorado River from running dry. Under the plan for states to reduce their water use by 13% through 2026, farmers in the Imperial Valley are expected to shoulder much of the burden.
California’s second-largest reservoir is now completely full after a historic rainy season recharged reservoirs across the state following years of drought. Lake Oroville, fed by the Feather River about 80 miles north of Sacramento, is at 100% of its capacity, according to the California Department of Water Resources.
Forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) last week declared the beginning of an El Niño. El Niño is marked by warmer-than-average surface water temperatures in the eastern Pacific Ocean, specifically along the equator.
If we hope to solve our country’s most pressing natural resource challenges, we must go straight to the source: Americans on the ground who know firsthand what is needed to solve them. The historic Colorado River agreement reached last month temporarily secures access to clean water in the West. All Americans deserve clean air and clean water, but unfortunately, […]
Because of the decrease in fossil fuel plants, an old idea suddenly looks new again in the consideration of power generation for TVA. The utility has begun to study whether a pumped storage power plant similar to the Raccoon Mountain facility just west of Chattanooga might be feasible for either of two mountain ridges along […]
California Water Tunnel Hangs Over Budget Talks as Legislators Challenge Gov. Newsom’s Plan
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /APby Adam BeamCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing the state Legislature to tackle what has long been one of the biggest gripes about government: Taking far too long to build things like roads and bridges. But Newsom’s plan to cut through red tape has slowed in the state Legislature, where some lawmakers fear his true motive is […]
Imperial Valley Farmers Await Water Deal
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /AgAlertby Caleb HamptonCalifornia, Arizona and Nevada reached a long-sought consensus last month on how to conserve water and prevent the Colorado River from running dry. Under the plan for states to reduce their water use by 13% through 2026, farmers in the Imperial Valley are expected to shoulder much of the burden.
Lake Oroville is 100% Full as California Reservoirs are Revived by Historic Rain and Snowmelt
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Los Angeles Timesby Nathan SolisCalifornia’s second-largest reservoir is now completely full after a historic rainy season recharged reservoirs across the state following years of drought. Lake Oroville, fed by the Feather River about 80 miles north of Sacramento, is at 100% of its capacity, according to the California Department of Water Resources.
El Niño Has Started in the Pacific, But That Doesn’t Guarantee Another Wet Winter for Sacramento
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /KCRA3by Heather WaldmanForecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) last week declared the beginning of an El Niño. El Niño is marked by warmer-than-average surface water temperatures in the eastern Pacific Ocean, specifically along the equator.
Opinion: Colorado River Deal Must Empower Conservationists on the Ground
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Reno Gazette Journalby Sarah JensenIf we hope to solve our country’s most pressing natural resource challenges, we must go straight to the source: Americans on the ground who know firsthand what is needed to solve them. The historic Colorado River agreement reached last month temporarily secures access to clean water in the West. All Americans deserve clean air and clean water, but unfortunately, […]
Opinion: TVA is Right to Supercharge Renewable Energy Options With Expanded Pumped Storage
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Chattanooga Times Free Pressby Clint CooperBecause of the decrease in fossil fuel plants, an old idea suddenly looks new again in the consideration of power generation for TVA. The utility has begun to study whether a pumped storage power plant similar to the Raccoon Mountain facility just west of Chattanooga might be feasible for either of two mountain ridges along […]