California reservoir water levels are in “incredible shape,” with all of the state’s major reservoirs at or above 100 percent of historical average for this time of year, according to data from the state’s Department of Water Resources (DWR).
One of North America’s longest rivers, the Rio Grande — or Rio Bravo as it’s called in Mexico — has a history as deep as it is long. Indigenous people have tapped it for countless generations and it was a key artery for Spanish conquistadors centuries ago. Today, the Rio Grande-Bravo water basin is in crisis.
Publicly owned systems deliver more than 80 percent of the water that is a survival necessity for homes and industry. Their general reliability masks long-term neglect. Much of the country’s water infrastructure was built in the 1970s and ’80s. Years of deferred maintenance for many systems have created serious problems — the American Civil Society of Engineers […]
Arizona will provide taxpayer money to help private companies develop plans for at least two and possibly three desalination plants in California or Mexico under proposals approved by a state agency’s board on Wednesday. The Water Infrastructure Finance Authority board also approved initial development of several other projects from the two applicants that proposed new […]
The Maui County Department of Water Supply is taking the first steps toward developing its first publicly owned desalination facility in West Maui. The project would extend the arid region’s water resources beyond current ground and surface water limitations that currently force the department to cope with a Stage 2 water shortage. With a desalination plant, […]
California’s water year is off to a great start, thanks in large part to the past week’s stormy stretch for the state. The water year began on Oct. 1 and continues until Sept. 30 next year. Since the start of the water year, Sacramento has seen nearly 5 inches of rain at Executive Airport. That […]
California Reservoir Water Level Update: ‘Incredible’
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Jordan Beane /Newsweekby Anna SkinnerCalifornia reservoir water levels are in “incredible shape,” with all of the state’s major reservoirs at or above 100 percent of historical average for this time of year, according to data from the state’s Department of Water Resources (DWR).
A Drying-up Rio Grande Basin Threatens Water Security on Both Sides of the Border
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, Uncategorized /by Jordan Beane /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Susan Montoya BryanOne of North America’s longest rivers, the Rio Grande — or Rio Bravo as it’s called in Mexico — has a history as deep as it is long. Indigenous people have tapped it for countless generations and it was a key artery for Spanish conquistadors centuries ago. Today, the Rio Grande-Bravo water basin is in crisis.
The Water Infrastructure Investments States Will Need
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Jordan Beane /Governingby Carl SmithPublicly owned systems deliver more than 80 percent of the water that is a survival necessity for homes and industry. Their general reliability masks long-term neglect. Much of the country’s water infrastructure was built in the 1970s and ’80s. Years of deferred maintenance for many systems have created serious problems — the American Civil Society of Engineers […]
Arizona Water Board Approves Desalination Plants in California, Mexico
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Jordan Beane /KAWCby Bob ChristieArizona will provide taxpayer money to help private companies develop plans for at least two and possibly three desalination plants in California or Mexico under proposals approved by a state agency’s board on Wednesday. The Water Infrastructure Finance Authority board also approved initial development of several other projects from the two applicants that proposed new […]
Maui Water Department Begins Initial Planning for West Maui Desalination Plant
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Maui Newsby Brian PerryThe Maui County Department of Water Supply is taking the first steps toward developing its first publicly owned desalination facility in West Maui. The project would extend the arid region’s water resources beyond current ground and surface water limitations that currently force the department to cope with a Stage 2 water shortage. With a desalination plant, […]
California’s Water Year Is off to a Great Start. Here’s a Look at the Numbers
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /KCRA 3by Heather WaldmanCalifornia’s water year is off to a great start, thanks in large part to the past week’s stormy stretch for the state. The water year began on Oct. 1 and continues until Sept. 30 next year. Since the start of the water year, Sacramento has seen nearly 5 inches of rain at Executive Airport. That […]