It’s going to take an act of God or some savvy last-minute negotiating for Mexico to liquidate its enormous water debt with the United States by October 24.
California’s snowpack fell in late February to 85% of the average for the end of the second month of meteorological winter. By the middle of March, the snow water equivalents in the Sierra Nevada ranged from 96% in the northern part of the mountain range to only 77-80% in the central and southern portions.
A once-every-four-years report card on the upkeep of America’s infrastructure gave it a “C” grade on Tuesday, up slightly from previous reports, largely due to investments made during former President Joe Biden’s administration.
After a wild winter, California is celebrating the start of spring with near-normal water levels. That’s caused some people to wonder whether a weather miracle is possible. Will California see a so-called “Miracle March” after a flurry of late winter storms? The Sacramento Bee reached out to weather experts to find out the answers.
As California continues to grapple with ongoing drought conditions, state lawmakers have introduced new regulations to curb unnecessary water use. Assembly Bill 1572 now prohibits the use of potable water—water safe for drinking and bathing—to irrigate non-functional turf.
Over $500 million is on the table for water storage projects across California. Options on how to allocate this money were discussed at the February meeting, and a final decision on funding was expected to be made at the March 19 meeting. However, the commissioners ultimately decided to withhold the majority of the money, at […]
Time Running Out for Mexico to Pay Water Debt to US
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Milla Kuiper /Fox 5by Julian ResendizIt’s going to take an act of God or some savvy last-minute negotiating for Mexico to liquidate its enormous water debt with the United States by October 24.
New Data Reveals Worrying Trend in Key Water Supply That Could Impact Millions: ‘We Are Quickly Running Out of Time’
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by dguillen /The Cool Downby Timothy McGillCalifornia’s snowpack fell in late February to 85% of the average for the end of the second month of meteorological winter. By the middle of March, the snow water equivalents in the Sierra Nevada ranged from 96% in the northern part of the mountain range to only 77-80% in the central and southern portions.
US Infrastructure Improved With Biden-Era Spending but There’s a Long Way to Go
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by dguillen /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Associated PressA once-every-four-years report card on the upkeep of America’s infrastructure gave it a “C” grade on Tuesday, up slightly from previous reports, largely due to investments made during former President Joe Biden’s administration.
Will Northern California See ‘Miracle March’ After Wild Winter? What Weather Experts Say
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by dguillen /Sacramento Beeby Veronica Fernandez-AlvaradoAfter a wild winter, California is celebrating the start of spring with near-normal water levels. That’s caused some people to wonder whether a weather miracle is possible. Will California see a so-called “Miracle March” after a flurry of late winter storms? The Sacramento Bee reached out to weather experts to find out the answers.
California’s New Water Law Targets Non-functional Turf to Conserve Resources
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by dguillen /NBC Palm SpringsAs California continues to grapple with ongoing drought conditions, state lawmakers have introduced new regulations to curb unnecessary water use. Assembly Bill 1572 now prohibits the use of potable water—water safe for drinking and bathing—to irrigate non-functional turf.
California Water Commission Delays Decision on Majority of New Water Storage Funding
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by dguillen /ABC 10by Brenden MincheffOver $500 million is on the table for water storage projects across California. Options on how to allocate this money were discussed at the February meeting, and a final decision on funding was expected to be made at the March 19 meeting. However, the commissioners ultimately decided to withhold the majority of the money, at […]