As the federal government starts negotiations on long-term plans for the overtapped Colorado River, leaders of tribes are pushing for more involvement in the talks, saying they want to be at the table in high-level discussions among the seven states that rely on the river.
Water is rushing from Colorado’s Western Slope and into the tributaries of the Colorado River, restoring reservoirs across the American West to perhaps a semblance of their former glory. Cities, farmers, ranchers and water managers are breathing a sigh of relief at the crisis avoided this summer thanks to the robust snowfall this winter.
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.
Tribes Seek Greater Involvement in Talks on Colorado River Water Crisis
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesAs the federal government starts negotiations on long-term plans for the overtapped Colorado River, leaders of tribes are pushing for more involvement in the talks, saying they want to be at the table in high-level discussions among the seven states that rely on the river.
Don’t Be Fooled by Rain and Snow, the Colorado River is Still in Serious Trouble, Experts Say
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kristiene Gong /Denver Postby Conrad SwansonWater is rushing from Colorado’s Western Slope and into the tributaries of the Colorado River, restoring reservoirs across the American West to perhaps a semblance of their former glory. Cities, farmers, ranchers and water managers are breathing a sigh of relief at the crisis avoided this summer thanks to the robust snowfall this winter.
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.