Hot on the heels of a short-term agreement to cut back on Colorado River water use, states are looking ahead to talks about more permanent cuts. The Bureau of Reclamation, the federal agency which manages the West’s water, announced that those negotiations will formally begin next week with a notice in the Federal Register. The […]
Early data shows the greatest net gain of water over the winter in nearly 22 years, but the state’s groundwater levels still suffer from the effects of years of drought. After years of intense drought and diminishing groundwater, California just saw its greatest year-over-year water gains in two decades, according to data from the GRACE-FO (Gravity Recovery […]
A debate in California’s Assembly about whether to fast-track bills looking to trim down the state’s notoriously laborious environmental review process caused some pushback on behalf of public transparency. State lawmakers convened the last in a series of informational committees serving as the first public hearings on Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed policy and budget package […]
Along the Central Arizona Project (CAP) Canal, just beyond the city of Buckeye, is a place being considered for a project that could double the amount of water in the canal. “It’s a game changer for the state if it works,” said Chuck Podolak with the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona.
The last time Lake Oroville neared capacity was four years ago, and very quickly it plunged into drought territory and has seen low water levels until this winter. And now that billion-dollar, renovated spillway is back in use as the reservoir is back at 99% of its capacity. The Feather River is getting a fair […]
Water bills will be rising for nearly a tenth of San Jose’s residents starting July 1 after San Jose councilmembers approved the rate hike on Tuesday — one of the largest increases in the region this year. Customers under the city-run San Jose Municipal Water System (SJMWS) will see a 14% rise in their bills […]
Ahead of New Colorado River Talks, Governments and Tribes Weigh in On the Future
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /KUNCby Alex HagerHot on the heels of a short-term agreement to cut back on Colorado River water use, states are looking ahead to talks about more permanent cuts. The Bureau of Reclamation, the federal agency which manages the West’s water, announced that those negotiations will formally begin next week with a notice in the Federal Register. The […]
US-German Satellites Show California Water Gains After Record Winter
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Jet Propulsion Laboratory - California Institute of Technologyby Jane J. Lee / Andrew WangEarly data shows the greatest net gain of water over the winter in nearly 22 years, but the state’s groundwater levels still suffer from the effects of years of drought. After years of intense drought and diminishing groundwater, California just saw its greatest year-over-year water gains in two decades, according to data from the GRACE-FO (Gravity Recovery […]
California Lawmakers Eye New Trims to Judicial Process to Sidestep Environmental Red Tape
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Courthouse News Serviceby Natalie HansonA debate in California’s Assembly about whether to fast-track bills looking to trim down the state’s notoriously laborious environmental review process caused some pushback on behalf of public transparency. State lawmakers convened the last in a series of informational committees serving as the first public hearings on Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed policy and budget package […]
Could the Central Arizona Project Canal be the Solution to our Water Problems?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /ABC 15 Arizonaby Jorge TorresAlong the Central Arizona Project (CAP) Canal, just beyond the city of Buckeye, is a place being considered for a project that could double the amount of water in the canal. “It’s a game changer for the state if it works,” said Chuck Podolak with the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona.
Lake Oroville Spillway in Active Use as Lake Shasta Nears Capacity as Well
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /SFistby Jay BarmannThe last time Lake Oroville neared capacity was four years ago, and very quickly it plunged into drought territory and has seen low water levels until this winter. And now that billion-dollar, renovated spillway is back in use as the reservoir is back at 99% of its capacity. The Feather River is getting a fair […]
Water Bills Will Spike for 140,000 San Jose Residents Starting July 1
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Mercury Newsby Gabriel GreschlerWater bills will be rising for nearly a tenth of San Jose’s residents starting July 1 after San Jose councilmembers approved the rate hike on Tuesday — one of the largest increases in the region this year. Customers under the city-run San Jose Municipal Water System (SJMWS) will see a 14% rise in their bills […]