Las Vegans are constantly reminded about the crisis facing Nevada and other Western states as water supplies from the drought-choked Colorado River system dwindle. Ads prompting us to conserve water are front and center at sporting events, on commercials during our favorite television shows and when picking up the daily newspaper. We’ve been diligent in […]
A recent report showed that there is not enough groundwater in a sub-basin surrounding Buckeye to provide the area with a 100-year supply. That could be a trend seen across the West as a study from ASU found that California’s megadrought has excellent groundwater depletion. California’s Central Valley covers 20,000 square miles and is a […]
Though the recent barrage of winter storms has certainly improved California’s drought conditions, state water leaders are making moves to prepare for the inevitable dry season soon to come. On Friday, the California Department of Water Resources kickstarted a partnership between state agencies, local governments, scientists and community members in a new task force, called […]
Early January was an unusually wild ride of atmospheric rivers. Nine sizable systems produced a train of storms beginning about New Years and lasting for several weeks across almost all of California. After three years of drought, the storms reminded us that California has flood problems similar in magnitude to its drought problems, and that […]
Underground storage may be a key for Western states navigating water shortages and extreme weather. Aquifers under the ground have served as a reliable source of water for years. During rainy years, the aquifers would fill up naturally, helping areas get by in the dry years.
The snowpack in the Sierra Nevada mountains, which has continued to increase throughout January as a result of storms battering much of the state since the New Year, might help California combat its ongoing drought. As of January 20, the Sierra snowpack state-wide was at 240 percent of the average for this time of year. The […]
The Big Yawn: Water Crisis Not Registering as a Priority with Californians, Preview Las Vegas Panelist Says
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Las Vegas Sunby Ray BrewerLas Vegans are constantly reminded about the crisis facing Nevada and other Western states as water supplies from the drought-choked Colorado River system dwindle. Ads prompting us to conserve water are front and center at sporting events, on commercials during our favorite television shows and when picking up the daily newspaper. We’ve been diligent in […]
CA’s Depleting Groundwater in Key Agricultural Region Could Be a Warning Sign for AZ
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /KJZZby Greg HahneA recent report showed that there is not enough groundwater in a sub-basin surrounding Buckeye to provide the area with a 100-year supply. That could be a trend seen across the West as a study from ASU found that California’s megadrought has excellent groundwater depletion. California’s Central Valley covers 20,000 square miles and is a […]
Despite Recent Parade of Storms, California Unveils Drought Resiliency Task Force
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CBS Bay AreaThough the recent barrage of winter storms has certainly improved California’s drought conditions, state water leaders are making moves to prepare for the inevitable dry season soon to come. On Friday, the California Department of Water Resources kickstarted a partnership between state agencies, local governments, scientists and community members in a new task force, called […]
Is the Drought Over? Reflections on California’s Recent Flood-Drought Combo
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /California WaterBlogby Andrew L. Rypel, Jay Lund, and Carson JeffresEarly January was an unusually wild ride of atmospheric rivers. Nine sizable systems produced a train of storms beginning about New Years and lasting for several weeks across almost all of California. After three years of drought, the storms reminded us that California has flood problems similar in magnitude to its drought problems, and that […]
How Arizona, California and Other States Are Trying to Generate a Whole New Water Supply
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Hillby Gianna MelilloUnderground storage may be a key for Western states navigating water shortages and extreme weather. Aquifers under the ground have served as a reliable source of water for years. During rainy years, the aquifers would fill up naturally, helping areas get by in the dry years.
How Sierra Nevada Record Snowpack Will Impact California Drought
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Newsweekby Jess ThomsonThe snowpack in the Sierra Nevada mountains, which has continued to increase throughout January as a result of storms battering much of the state since the New Year, might help California combat its ongoing drought. As of January 20, the Sierra snowpack state-wide was at 240 percent of the average for this time of year. The […]