A long-awaited Bay-Delta Plan is on track to be ready for adoption this year, with possible refinements still under review — but with no signs of major changes to the proposal as released in December. Eric Oppenheimer, executive director of the State Water Board, on Friday told The Sacramento Bee that the board’s staff is […]
Much of the discourse on how to handle the Colorado River’s viability as the West’s biggest water source is focused on water conservation measures. In reality, those sorts of interventions might be missing the forest for the trees. Vox’s Kenny Torrella reported on the Colorado River Compact’s struggles to reach a deal for the next two […]
The seven Western states that rely on the Colorado River for water supply have yet to reach an agreement on how to share the shrinking resource. States failed the meet a deadline earlier this month to establish a plan to confront what experts have said is the result of climate change.
Ever since California was pummeled by a series of storms in fall and early winter, experts have said the state’s water supply is looking strong for this year. Those storms — with a potential bump from the ones hitting much of the state this week — have helped refill reservoirs and eased immediate drought worries in many […]
A letter from California Governor Gavin Newsom to his fellow governors in states along the Colorado River is offering support for a multi-state solution to managing the water supply for 40 million people. A letter from California Governor Gavin Newsom to his fellow governors in states along the Colorado River is offering support for a […]
Rounds of heavy rainfall and significant mountain snowfall are occurring across the West, especially in California. We need the snow, but the heavy rain is causing flooding across lower elevations, burn scars and foothills.
Bay-Delta Plan Heads Toward Fall Adoption With Limited Changes
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /The Sacramento Beeby Chaewon ChungA long-awaited Bay-Delta Plan is on track to be ready for adoption this year, with possible refinements still under review — but with no signs of major changes to the proposal as released in December. Eric Oppenheimer, executive director of the State Water Board, on Friday told The Sacramento Bee that the board’s staff is […]
New Report Reveals Alarming Reason Why the Western US Is Running Out of Water: ‘It Is a Stupid System’
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /The Cool Downby Noah JampolMuch of the discourse on how to handle the Colorado River’s viability as the West’s biggest water source is focused on water conservation measures. In reality, those sorts of interventions might be missing the forest for the trees. Vox’s Kenny Torrella reported on the Colorado River Compact’s struggles to reach a deal for the next two […]
California’s Top Environmental Official Explains the Conundrum Over the Colorado River
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Jordan Beane /KCRAby Ashley ZavalaThe seven Western states that rely on the Colorado River for water supply have yet to reach an agreement on how to share the shrinking resource. States failed the meet a deadline earlier this month to establish a plan to confront what experts have said is the result of climate change.
Big Storms Boost California Water Supply, but Snowpack Lags
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /KQEDby Emily ZentnerEver since California was pummeled by a series of storms in fall and early winter, experts have said the state’s water supply is looking strong for this year. Those storms — with a potential bump from the ones hitting much of the state this week — have helped refill reservoirs and eased immediate drought worries in many […]
California’s Governor Offers Support Utah’s Desalination-for-Colorado River Water Idea
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Fox 13 Salt Lake Cityby Ben WinslowA letter from California Governor Gavin Newsom to his fellow governors in states along the Colorado River is offering support for a multi-state solution to managing the water supply for 40 million people. A letter from California Governor Gavin Newsom to his fellow governors in states along the Colorado River is offering support for a […]
Rounds of Heavy Rain, Sierra Nevada Snowfall for California
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /The Weather ChannelRounds of heavy rainfall and significant mountain snowfall are occurring across the West, especially in California. We need the snow, but the heavy rain is causing flooding across lower elevations, burn scars and foothills.