The decision comes after Gov. Gavin Newsom lifted the statewide 15% water savings mandate. Although several water restrictions have been lifted, officials said they still don’t want to see water wasters in the city. They urge people not to water more than three times a week, regardless of the conditions.
For most of California’s history, a record snowpack in the Sierra has been like money in the bank — filling reservoirs and keeping rivers healthy and flowing year-round. But in this era of climate change, there’s a real concern that some of that precious water could slip through our fingers. “If we get a very […]
California water officials reported on Monday that preliminary data showed the water contained in the state’s April snowpack is near historic levels. Officials previewed the results after a morning measurement south of Lake Tahoe, where the snowpack exceeded 10.5 feet deep at one of California’s 260 snow measurement locations.
On Monday, California water officials slogged through deep snow 7,000 feet above sea level, west of Lake Tahoe, to affirm what everyone already knew: A series of Pacific storms has generated record-level amounts of precipitation, filling reservoirs, inundating low-lying towns and fields and threatening more disastrous flooding as the Sierra snowpack melts. Its negative aspects aside, the immense amount of […]
Public health officials have long known that sewage-ladened coastal waters threaten the health of swimmers and surfers. However, new research shows that this common form of water pollution might also pose health risks to those who stay ashore. Bacteria and pollutants found in sewage-tainted water can be ejected into the atmosphere via sea spray aerosols—tiny droplets that form […]
The Paso Robles City Council has approved millions in funding for an ambitious recycled water project. The project involves building a 4.5-mile pipeline that will carry recycled water to vineyards and parks on the east side of the city. “I think it’ll save water and it goes back into the ground,” said Doris Vermi, who […]
West Sacramento Drops Stage 2 Water Shortage Emergency, but Urges Against Wasting Water
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /KCRAby Leticia OrdazThe decision comes after Gov. Gavin Newsom lifted the statewide 15% water savings mandate. Although several water restrictions have been lifted, officials said they still don’t want to see water wasters in the city. They urge people not to water more than three times a week, regardless of the conditions.
Pilot Project Aims to Divert Excess Water Runoff Potentially Caused by Massive Sierra Snowpack
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /ABC 7 Newsby Spencer ChristianFor most of California’s history, a record snowpack in the Sierra has been like money in the bank — filling reservoirs and keeping rivers healthy and flowing year-round. But in this era of climate change, there’s a real concern that some of that precious water could slip through our fingers. “If we get a very […]
California Snowpack May Hold Record Amount of Water, With Significant Flooding Possible
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /KQEDby Emma Foehringer MerchantCalifornia water officials reported on Monday that preliminary data showed the water contained in the state’s April snowpack is near historic levels. Officials previewed the results after a morning measurement south of Lake Tahoe, where the snowpack exceeded 10.5 feet deep at one of California’s 260 snow measurement locations.
Opinion: California’s Water Battles Continue Despite Record Rain and Snow
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CalMattersby Dan WaltersOn Monday, California water officials slogged through deep snow 7,000 feet above sea level, west of Lake Tahoe, to affirm what everyone already knew: A series of Pacific storms has generated record-level amounts of precipitation, filling reservoirs, inundating low-lying towns and fields and threatening more disastrous flooding as the Sierra snowpack melts. Its negative aspects aside, the immense amount of […]
Spring and Sewage Are in the Air Near San Diego
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Eosby Krystal VasquezPublic health officials have long known that sewage-ladened coastal waters threaten the health of swimmers and surfers. However, new research shows that this common form of water pollution might also pose health risks to those who stay ashore. Bacteria and pollutants found in sewage-tainted water can be ejected into the atmosphere via sea spray aerosols—tiny droplets that form […]
Paso Robles City Council Greenlights Funding for Ambitious Recycled Water Project
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /KSBYby Austin HerbaughThe Paso Robles City Council has approved millions in funding for an ambitious recycled water project. The project involves building a 4.5-mile pipeline that will carry recycled water to vineyards and parks on the east side of the city. “I think it’ll save water and it goes back into the ground,” said Doris Vermi, who […]