Parts of California are under water, the Rocky Mountains are bracing for more snow, flood warnings are in place in Nevada, and water is being released from some Arizona reservoirs to make room for an expected bountiful spring runoff. All the moisture has helped alleviate dry conditions in many parts of the western U.S. Even […]
The southern Sierra now has the largest snowpack in recorded history (as measured by snow water equivalent). Not just for March 15, but at any time. As of Wednesday, the snowpack is 271% of normal and 260% of April 1 average.The Kings River Water Association confirms that is likely true for the upper Kings watershed […]
A series of atmospheric river events with heavy rain and snow have caused California water regulators to open flood gates on water storage facilities, but the uncertainty of when Mother Nature’s faucet will shut off has experts weighing the advantages and disadvantages of letting the precious resource run free.
California’s 11th atmospheric river left the storm-soaked state with a bang Wednesday, bringing flooded roadways, landslides and toppled trees to the southern part of the state as well as drought-busting rainfall that meant the end of water restrictions for nearly 7 million people.
A bipartisan coalition of House lawmakers are forming a “Congressional Colorado River Caucus,” with the goal of collaborating on ways to best address worsening drought conditions across the seven-state basin. “Together, and working with our colleagues in the Senate, we will collaborate with each other and state and local leaders, putting the interests of our […]
EPA’s historic move to regulate “forever chemicals” in drinking water has set the stage for a multi-pronged courtroom slugfest among the agency, water utilities that must comply with the rule and multinational conglomerates that have flooded the environment with the toxicants linked to a long list of health problems, including cancer.
Scientists: Largest US Reservoirs Moving in Right Direction
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /ABC Newsby Susan Montoya BryanParts of California are under water, the Rocky Mountains are bracing for more snow, flood warnings are in place in Nevada, and water is being released from some Arizona reservoirs to make room for an expected bountiful spring runoff. All the moisture has helped alleviate dry conditions in many parts of the western U.S. Even […]
Southern Sierra Has Biggest Snowpack Ever, Runoff Under Control for Now
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The SentinelThe southern Sierra now has the largest snowpack in recorded history (as measured by snow water equivalent). Not just for March 15, but at any time. As of Wednesday, the snowpack is 271% of normal and 260% of April 1 average.The Kings River Water Association confirms that is likely true for the upper Kings watershed […]
What California’s Excessive Snow, Rain Mean for State’s Reservoirs
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Fox Weatherby Andrew WulfeckA series of atmospheric river events with heavy rain and snow have caused California water regulators to open flood gates on water storage facilities, but the uncertainty of when Mother Nature’s faucet will shut off has experts weighing the advantages and disadvantages of letting the precious resource run free.
Storms End Southern California Water Restrictions for 7M
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /AP Newsby John Antczak and Stefanie DazioCalifornia’s 11th atmospheric river left the storm-soaked state with a bang Wednesday, bringing flooded roadways, landslides and toppled trees to the southern part of the state as well as drought-busting rainfall that meant the end of water restrictions for nearly 7 million people.
House Lawmakers Join Senators in Rallying Around Colorado River
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Hillby Sharon UdasinA bipartisan coalition of House lawmakers are forming a “Congressional Colorado River Caucus,” with the goal of collaborating on ways to best address worsening drought conditions across the seven-state basin. “Together, and working with our colleagues in the Senate, we will collaborate with each other and state and local leaders, putting the interests of our […]
PFAs Rule Sets Up Sprawling Legal War
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /E&E Newsby Pamela King and E.A. CrundenEPA’s historic move to regulate “forever chemicals” in drinking water has set the stage for a multi-pronged courtroom slugfest among the agency, water utilities that must comply with the rule and multinational conglomerates that have flooded the environment with the toxicants linked to a long list of health problems, including cancer.