Lake Mead’s levels have risen as planned, after a large amount of water was released from the Glen Canyon Dam. The Glen Canyon Dam forms Lake Powell, the huge Colorado River reservoir that lies between Arizona and Utah.
A sweeping water conservation bill that would give Las Vegas Valley water managers the unprecedented ability to limit how much water single-family residential homes in Southern Nevada could use continues to make its way through the state Legislature.
Flying thousands of feet above the Sierra Nevada in a plane equipped with specialized imaging devices, Elizabeth Carey has been scanning the mountains with lasers to precisely map the snow. The snow blanketing the Sierra lies so deep that the mountain range looks surprisingly swollen and “puffy,” said Carey, who leads the flights as part […]
El Niño almost here, the global shift is likely to stick around until this winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced this week. After an unusual three-year La Niña, all signs are pointing to changes in weather patterns for 2023.
The Marin Municipal Water District is poised to adopt one of its largest rate hikes in decades on Tuesday — a move that will increase water costs for customers by about 20% — but staff costs are not the driver, utility officials said.
A water shortage on the Colorado River has put tremendous strain on the states that rely on it as a main water source. The fate of California’s Salton Sea is tied to the future of the river, and a catastrophic drought has only worsened conditions.
Graphs Show Rise in Lake Mead’s Water Levels
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Newsweekby Robyn WhiteLake Mead’s levels have risen as planned, after a large amount of water was released from the Glen Canyon Dam. The Glen Canyon Dam forms Lake Powell, the huge Colorado River reservoir that lies between Arizona and Utah.
What We Know About the Bill That Could Limit Las Vegas Water Use
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Las Vegas Review-Journal by Colton LochheadA sweeping water conservation bill that would give Las Vegas Valley water managers the unprecedented ability to limit how much water single-family residential homes in Southern Nevada could use continues to make its way through the state Legislature.
Scientists Take Flight to Map California’s Vast Snowpack and Measure Flooding Threats
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesFlying thousands of feet above the Sierra Nevada in a plane equipped with specialized imaging devices, Elizabeth Carey has been scanning the mountains with lasers to precisely map the snow. The snow blanketing the Sierra lies so deep that the mountain range looks surprisingly swollen and “puffy,” said Carey, who leads the flights as part […]
El Niño Is Coming in Strong, NOAA Says
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Gizmodoby Angely MercadoEl Niño almost here, the global shift is likely to stick around until this winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced this week. After an unusual three-year La Niña, all signs are pointing to changes in weather patterns for 2023.
Marin Municipal Water District Defends Plan for Huge Rate Hike
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Marin Independent Journalby Will HoustonThe Marin Municipal Water District is poised to adopt one of its largest rate hikes in decades on Tuesday — a move that will increase water costs for customers by about 20% — but staff costs are not the driver, utility officials said.
The Fate of the Imperiled Colorado River and Attempts to Mitigate Disaster
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /NPRby Here & Now Anytime PodcastA water shortage on the Colorado River has put tremendous strain on the states that rely on it as a main water source. The fate of California’s Salton Sea is tied to the future of the river, and a catastrophic drought has only worsened conditions.