When white settlers forayed into what came to be known as the Imperial Valley at the dawn of the 20th century, they found a barren desert in California’s southeastern corner, unpopulated except for a few members of the Kamia clan of the Kumeyaay tribe.
An hour east of San Diego, there’s a lonely stretch of dry, barren land. There’s not much here but sand, dirt, and some wiry shrubs. But keep driving east and the landscape suddenly shifts.
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has ended the local drought emergency it declared two years ago, but officials are encouraging residents to continue conserving water. The board’s unanimous vote came Tuesday and accompanied a series of measures to continue the county’s water conservation and drought preparation efforts.
When we talk about California’s water, we often think of what we can see: a snowpack, reservoirs to hold water, and aqueducts to deliver water to communities throughout the state. There is another source of water for California, and it sits deep under our feet. It’s called groundwater.
The Department of Interior has indicated that if states don’t cooperate on dividing Colorado River water, more cuts may be on the way. The agency indicated that California could also face cutbacks, which means that the state’s wait-and-see strategy may have fallen short. California has senior water rights to the Colorado River, and so far, […]
It’s coming. Winds are weakening along the equatorial Pacific Ocean. Heat is building beneath the ocean surface. By July, most forecast models agree that the climate system’s biggest player – El Niño – will return for the first time in nearly four years. El Niño is one side of the climatic coin called the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, or […]
Opinion: Imperial Valley Nears Day of Reckoning for Use of Distressed Colorado River
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /CalMattersby Dan WaltersWhen white settlers forayed into what came to be known as the Imperial Valley at the dawn of the 20th century, they found a barren desert in California’s southeastern corner, unpopulated except for a few members of the Kamia clan of the Kumeyaay tribe.
You — Yes, You — Are Going to Pay for the Century-Old Mistake That’s Draining the Colorado River
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Voxby Benji JonesAn hour east of San Diego, there’s a lonely stretch of dry, barren land. There’s not much here but sand, dirt, and some wiry shrubs. But keep driving east and the landscape suddenly shifts.
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Ends Drought Emergency
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /The Press Democrat by Emma MurphyThe Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has ended the local drought emergency it declared two years ago, but officials are encouraging residents to continue conserving water. The board’s unanimous vote came Tuesday and accompanied a series of measures to continue the county’s water conservation and drought preparation efforts.
Water Supply Beneath the Surface: Why Groundwater Matters
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /NBC 4by David BiggarWhen we talk about California’s water, we often think of what we can see: a snowpack, reservoirs to hold water, and aqueducts to deliver water to communities throughout the state. There is another source of water for California, and it sits deep under our feet. It’s called groundwater.
California’s Strategy Fails as Feds Pressure States to Conserve Colorado River Water
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Fronterasby Ron DunganThe Department of Interior has indicated that if states don’t cooperate on dividing Colorado River water, more cuts may be on the way. The agency indicated that California could also face cutbacks, which means that the state’s wait-and-see strategy may have fallen short. California has senior water rights to the Colorado River, and so far, […]
El Niño is Coming, and Ocean Temps Are Already at Record Highs – That Can Spell Disaster for Fish and Corals
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Conversationby Dillon AmayaIt’s coming. Winds are weakening along the equatorial Pacific Ocean. Heat is building beneath the ocean surface. By July, most forecast models agree that the climate system’s biggest player – El Niño – will return for the first time in nearly four years. El Niño is one side of the climatic coin called the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, or […]