High up on the slopes of the west Maui mountains, the Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort provides golfers with expansive ocean views. The course is so renowned that The Sentry, a $20 million signature event for the PGA Tour, had been held there nearly every year for more than a quarter-century. “You have to see […]
California is beginning the annual water planning process for the upcoming year with a conservative estimate of the water it will deliver across the state, while noting that the recent wet weather is helping out, authorities said Monday. The state Department of Water Resources announced an initial allocation of 10% of requested supplies for the […]
Experts are sounding the alarm as Texas enters yet another year of punishing drought — pushing major lakes toward historic lows and raising concerns for communities across the Hill Country. South-Central Texas has been stuck in a rainfall deficit since 2022, with San Antonio hit especially hard. According to a report from the San Antonio Express-News, […]
Nearly 5.5 billion gallons of water were captured during one of the wettest Novembers on record in Los Angeles, the LADWP said. After a dry start to the water year, November brought several days of rain. The city captures water through its stormwater system, residential rain barrels and cisterns, and expansive spreading grounds where water collects […]
A new scientific study found that boulders in mountain ecosystems are changing how snow melts. As glaciers rapidly melt and expose what lies beneath, those rocks actively alter snow behavior. Led by a McGill University team, researchers studied the Yukon’s Shár Shaw Tagà Valley and took detailed measurements of snow melt around boulders. They used […]
A string of early-season storms that drenched Californians last week lifted much of the state out of drought and significantly reduced the risk of wildfires, experts say. It’s been the wettest November on record for Southland communities such as Van Nuys and San Luis Obispo. Santa Barbara has received an eye-popping 9.5 inches of rain […]
Brown Grass Cost a Famed Golf Course a Big Tournament and Highlighted Hawaii Water Problems
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /U.S. NewsHigh up on the slopes of the west Maui mountains, the Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort provides golfers with expansive ocean views. The course is so renowned that The Sentry, a $20 million signature event for the PGA Tour, had been held there nearly every year for more than a quarter-century. “You have to see […]
California Sets Initial State Water Project Allocation at 10% After Beneficial Rainfall
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /CBS Newsby Carlos E. CastañedaCalifornia is beginning the annual water planning process for the upcoming year with a conservative estimate of the water it will deliver across the state, while noting that the recent wet weather is helping out, authorities said Monday. The state Department of Water Resources announced an initial allocation of 10% of requested supplies for the […]
Experts Issue Warning as Major Us Lakes Plunge Toward Historic Lows — Here’s What’s Happening
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /The Cool Downby Nicole WesthoffExperts are sounding the alarm as Texas enters yet another year of punishing drought — pushing major lakes toward historic lows and raising concerns for communities across the Hill Country. South-Central Texas has been stuck in a rainfall deficit since 2022, with San Antonio hit especially hard. According to a report from the San Antonio Express-News, […]
Nearly 5.5 Billion Gallons of Water Captured From Recent Storms, LADWP Says
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /NBC Los Angelesby Jonathan LloydNearly 5.5 billion gallons of water were captured during one of the wettest Novembers on record in Los Angeles, the LADWP said. After a dry start to the water year, November brought several days of rain. The city captures water through its stormwater system, residential rain barrels and cisterns, and expansive spreading grounds where water collects […]
Researchers Discover Concerning Phenomenon That Could Impact Water Supply: ‘Helps Us Understand’
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /The Cool Downby Alyssa OchsA new scientific study found that boulders in mountain ecosystems are changing how snow melts. As glaciers rapidly melt and expose what lies beneath, those rocks actively alter snow behavior. Led by a McGill University team, researchers studied the Yukon’s Shár Shaw Tagà Valley and took detailed measurements of snow melt around boulders. They used […]
Drought Killer: California Storms Fill Reservoirs, Build Up Sierra Snowpack
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Los Angeles Timesby Alex WigglesworthA string of early-season storms that drenched Californians last week lifted much of the state out of drought and significantly reduced the risk of wildfires, experts say. It’s been the wettest November on record for Southland communities such as Van Nuys and San Luis Obispo. Santa Barbara has received an eye-popping 9.5 inches of rain […]