It’s been a wild couple of weeks of weather in Northern California. But there is a rather bright silver lining to this train of storms: our surface water supply is getting a big boost.
Water from the Colorado River covers more than a third of Arizona’s total water usage, but the state is increasingly losing access to that supply. The state is no longer in what Terry Goddard, the president of the Central Arizona Water Conservation District Board of Directors, called “a fool’s paradise.” Arizona had maintined a surplus […]
The Bureau of Reclamation has announced a $7 million investment for 82 small-scale water efficiency projects across the West. The grants will support local community projects, including measuring water flow, automating water delivery, or lining canals. The funding is part of the WaterSMART program, which supports states, Tribes, and local entities as they plan for […]
Environmentalists slammed Gov. Gavin Newsom for slashing billions of dollars from initiatives that the governor has repeatedly called top priorities: efforts to combat climate change and transition to zero-emission vehicles. Facing a projected $22.5 billion deficit, Newsom today proposed to eliminate $6 billion in climate spending in his 2023-24 budget. The governor helped push a five-year $54 billion […]
Even with a sixth atmospheric river in two weeks dumping rain on California, water regulators said reservoirs are not likely to completely refill this year. As of Sunday, the state’s 17 reservoirs were at 78% of average, the Department of Water Resources announced Monday. “We’re still below average,” said Jon Yarbrough, assistant deputy director for […]
California saw no relief from drenching rains early Tuesday as the latest in a relentless string of storms continued to swamp roads and batter coastlines with high surf, turning rivers into gushing flood zones and forcing the evacuation of thousands in towns with histories of deadly mudslides. At least 14 people have died since the storms began […]
Reservoirs, Snowpack Are Benefitting Big Time From California’s Stormy Pattern
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /KCRA 3by Heather WaldmanIt’s been a wild couple of weeks of weather in Northern California. But there is a rather bright silver lining to this train of storms: our surface water supply is getting a big boost.
In a Water Deficit, Arizona Contemplates a Future Without Colorado River Access
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Courthouse News Serviceby Joe DuhownikWater from the Colorado River covers more than a third of Arizona’s total water usage, but the state is increasingly losing access to that supply. The state is no longer in what Terry Goddard, the president of the Central Arizona Water Conservation District Board of Directors, called “a fool’s paradise.” Arizona had maintined a surplus […]
Reclamation Invests $7M in Water Efficiency Projects
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /WaterWorldThe Bureau of Reclamation has announced a $7 million investment for 82 small-scale water efficiency projects across the West. The grants will support local community projects, including measuring water flow, automating water delivery, or lining canals. The funding is part of the WaterSMART program, which supports states, Tribes, and local entities as they plan for […]
Environmentalists say Newsom’s Budget Cuts Jeopardize Climate Programs, Electric Car Mandate
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CalMatters by Nadia LopezEnvironmentalists slammed Gov. Gavin Newsom for slashing billions of dollars from initiatives that the governor has repeatedly called top priorities: efforts to combat climate change and transition to zero-emission vehicles. Facing a projected $22.5 billion deficit, Newsom today proposed to eliminate $6 billion in climate spending in his 2023-24 budget. The governor helped push a five-year $54 billion […]
Despite Storms, State Reservoirs Aren’t Likely to Return to Normal Levels This Year
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Spectrum News 1by Susan CarpenterEven with a sixth atmospheric river in two weeks dumping rain on California, water regulators said reservoirs are not likely to completely refill this year. As of Sunday, the state’s 17 reservoirs were at 78% of average, the Department of Water Resources announced Monday. “We’re still below average,” said Jon Yarbrough, assistant deputy director for […]
California Storms Persist With Deluges, Mudslide Threats
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /AP Newsby Christopher Weber and Stephanie DazioCalifornia saw no relief from drenching rains early Tuesday as the latest in a relentless string of storms continued to swamp roads and batter coastlines with high surf, turning rivers into gushing flood zones and forcing the evacuation of thousands in towns with histories of deadly mudslides. At least 14 people have died since the storms began […]