Southern California’s recent unusually warm temperatures are expected to ramp up over the next couple of days, peaking by midweek, when some areas will see highs reach into the low 90s. “There’s a possibility that a few locations could hit their daily record — or possibly exceed it,” said Paul Steward, a National Weather Service […]
Utah appears to be the first state ready to put a full ban on fluoride in public water systems under a bill that doesn’t allow cities or communities to decide whether to add the cavity-preventing mineral.
After abundant rain and moderate snowfall this year in the northern half of the state, California’s largest reservoirs are holding more than 120% of their historical average. But underground, the state’s supply of water for drinking and irrigating crops remains depleted.
On Tuesday, as Sacramento attempts to advance the Delta Conveyance Project, also known as the Delta Tunnel, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) reintroduced legislation to finally kill this disastrous boondoggle once and for all. The Stop the Delta Tunnel Act would prohibit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) from issuing a federal permit necessary for the project to […]
Last week’s rain and floods in California may soon give way to concerns about drought in the West as spring kicks off the region’s dry season. This year’s storms won’t erase looming drought worries across the entire southwestern U.S., experts fear. Of particular concern are the giant reservoirs of the Colorado River basin, Lakes Mead and […]
The water outlook in California is bright, with major reservoirs exhibiting strong levels and a near-average snowpack, according to the latest data. The state’s three largest reservoirs – Trinity, Shasta and Oroville – are currently holding more than 75% of their capacity, a significant boost compared to typical levels for this time of year.
Southern California’s Wild Winter Continues With Record-Threatening Heat, Then a Chance of Rain
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by dguillen /LA Timesby Grace Toohey and Joseph SernaSouthern California’s recent unusually warm temperatures are expected to ramp up over the next couple of days, peaking by midweek, when some areas will see highs reach into the low 90s. “There’s a possibility that a few locations could hit their daily record — or possibly exceed it,” said Paul Steward, a National Weather Service […]
Utah Close to Fully Banning Fluoride in Water, Stripping Cities’ Ability to Decide
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Milla Kuiper /KSL News Radioby Kenya HunterUtah appears to be the first state ready to put a full ban on fluoride in public water systems under a bill that doesn’t allow cities or communities to decide whether to add the cavity-preventing mineral.
Even in Wet Years, Wells Are Still Dry. Why Replenishing California’s Groundwater is Painfully Slow
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Milla Kuiper /Cal Mattersby Alastair BlandAfter abundant rain and moderate snowfall this year in the northern half of the state, California’s largest reservoirs are holding more than 120% of their historical average. But underground, the state’s supply of water for drinking and irrigating crops remains depleted.
California Congressman Josh Harder Reintroduces Bill to Stop the Delta Tunnel and ‘Protect Our Water’
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by dguillen /Sierra Sun TimesOn Tuesday, as Sacramento attempts to advance the Delta Conveyance Project, also known as the Delta Tunnel, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) reintroduced legislation to finally kill this disastrous boondoggle once and for all. The Stop the Delta Tunnel Act would prohibit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) from issuing a federal permit necessary for the project to […]
Water Crisis in West Still Looms as Lakes Mead and Powell Only 35% Full
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by dguillen /USA Todayby Doyle RiceLast week’s rain and floods in California may soon give way to concerns about drought in the West as spring kicks off the region’s dry season. This year’s storms won’t erase looming drought worries across the entire southwestern U.S., experts fear. Of particular concern are the giant reservoirs of the Colorado River basin, Lakes Mead and […]
Strong Reservoir and Snowpack Levels Boost California’s Water Outlook
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, Uncategorized /by Milla Kuiper /ABC 10by ABC 10The water outlook in California is bright, with major reservoirs exhibiting strong levels and a near-average snowpack, according to the latest data. The state’s three largest reservoirs – Trinity, Shasta and Oroville – are currently holding more than 75% of their capacity, a significant boost compared to typical levels for this time of year.