Winter storms have filled California’s reservoirs and built up a colossal Sierra snowpack that’s nearly twice its normal size for this time of year. But years of dry conditions have created problems far beneath the Earth’s surface that aren’t as easily addressed. Groundwater — found in underground layers containing sand, soil and rock — is […]
There’s one word for what six of the seven southwestern states that draw water from the Colorado River are trying to do to California: bullying. The good news for Californians is that Gov. Gavin Newsom isn’t standing for it.
Weeks after powerful storms dumped 32 trillion gallons of rain and snow on California, state officials and environmental groups in the drought-ravaged state are grappling with what to do with all of that water. State rules say when it rains and snows a lot in California, much of that water must stay in the rivers […]
Ever since the late December and January deluge, California has been pretty dry. Since the beginning of February, Sacramento Executive Airport has recorded 0.56″ of rain. The relatively dry weather since mid-January allowed the state to dry out and lowered flood risk, but another storm cycle heading into the dry season would be incredibly beneficial […]
California authorities face renewed pressure to preserve the valuable salty waters of the Mono Lake — as despite recent rainfall, a historic drought and demands from the Los Angeles area have depleted it. In a workshop Wednesday, the state Water Resources Control Board discussed Mono Lake’s current conditions amid the impacts of severe drought and […]
Water levels in Lake Powell dropped to a new record low on Tuesday. The nation’s second-largest reservoir is under pressure from climate change and steady demand, and is now the lowest it’s been since it was first filled in the 1960s. Water levels fell to 3,522.16 feet above sea level, just below the previous record […]
Did Winter Storms Replenish California’s Depleted Groundwater Supplies? Here’s What Data Shows.
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Napa Valley Registerby Jack LeeWinter storms have filled California’s reservoirs and built up a colossal Sierra snowpack that’s nearly twice its normal size for this time of year. But years of dry conditions have created problems far beneath the Earth’s surface that aren’t as easily addressed. Groundwater — found in underground layers containing sand, soil and rock — is […]
Opinion: California Resists Bullying Along the Colorado River
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Orange County Registerby Thomas D. EliasThere’s one word for what six of the seven southwestern states that draw water from the Colorado River are trying to do to California: bullying. The good news for Californians is that Gov. Gavin Newsom isn’t standing for it.
California Debates What to Do With Water From Recent Storms
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /AP Newsby Adam BeamWeeks after powerful storms dumped 32 trillion gallons of rain and snow on California, state officials and environmental groups in the drought-ravaged state are grappling with what to do with all of that water. State rules say when it rains and snows a lot in California, much of that water must stay in the rivers […]
Hopes Rise for Cold, Wet Weather Toward End of February in Northern California
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /ABC 10 San Diegoby Brody AdamsEver since the late December and January deluge, California has been pretty dry. Since the beginning of February, Sacramento Executive Airport has recorded 0.56″ of rain. The relatively dry weather since mid-January allowed the state to dry out and lowered flood risk, but another storm cycle heading into the dry season would be incredibly beneficial […]
California Water Board Urged to Declare Emergency at Mono Lake
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Courthouse News Serviceby Natalie HansonCalifornia authorities face renewed pressure to preserve the valuable salty waters of the Mono Lake — as despite recent rainfall, a historic drought and demands from the Los Angeles area have depleted it. In a workshop Wednesday, the state Water Resources Control Board discussed Mono Lake’s current conditions amid the impacts of severe drought and […]
Lake Powell Drops to a New Record Low as Feds Scramble to Prop It Up
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /KUNCby Alex HagerWater levels in Lake Powell dropped to a new record low on Tuesday. The nation’s second-largest reservoir is under pressure from climate change and steady demand, and is now the lowest it’s been since it was first filled in the 1960s. Water levels fell to 3,522.16 feet above sea level, just below the previous record […]