Drought has engulfed large swaths of the country, threatening parts of the nation’s food and power supply. And it’s getting worse. More than 80 percent of the continental U.S. is experiencing unusually dry conditions or full-on drought, which is the largest proportion since the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration began tracking 20 years ago.
Snowpack in the Upper Colorado River Basin is more than double the average normally seen at this time of the year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s website. A snapshot of the water situation shows above-average precipitation levels at five of the nine regions that make up the basin, and overall snowpack at 229% […]
The Gila River Indian Community announced in August that it would no longer leave part of its sizable Colorado River water allocation in Lake Mead, citing lack of progress on a deal to stop it from tanking. Two months later, the tribe became the first major Arizona player to take the feds up on a new […]
California farms grow about a quarter of U.S. food, and that takes a lot of water. Many farmers rely on water pumped from the ground. But over time, pumping is depleting the aquifers. And severe droughts are making the problem worse. “Eventually, you’re going to run out of water,” says Don Cameron, vice president and […]
The Marin Water District has a new plan to deal with California’s worsening drought. As of Oct. 24, Marin reservoirs have more water than normal, but the county said they’re not waiting for things to get worse. Marin’s seven reservoirs hold 80,000 acre feet of water, the new plan would kick in when levels fall […]
The destructive algal bloom that struck San Francisco Bay this summer has researchers looking at both causes and solutions. But now, several environmental groups are demanding action on a similar challenge miles upstream from the Bay. They’re focused on a toxic bloom that’s become almost a yearly occurrence in and around the Delta.
United States of Megadrought
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Politicoby Arianna SkibellDrought has engulfed large swaths of the country, threatening parts of the nation’s food and power supply. And it’s getting worse. More than 80 percent of the continental U.S. is experiencing unusually dry conditions or full-on drought, which is the largest proportion since the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration began tracking 20 years ago.
Colorado Snowpack Levels at 229% of Average, A Good Start for Lake Mead
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /KLAS Las Vegas by Greg HaasSnowpack in the Upper Colorado River Basin is more than double the average normally seen at this time of the year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s website. A snapshot of the water situation shows above-average precipitation levels at five of the nine regions that make up the basin, and overall snowpack at 229% […]
Opinion: Enough Messing Around. Will the Feds Mandate Cuts to Save Lake Mead or Not?
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Arizona Republicby Joanna AllhandsThe Gila River Indian Community announced in August that it would no longer leave part of its sizable Colorado River water allocation in Lake Mead, citing lack of progress on a deal to stop it from tanking. Two months later, the tribe became the first major Arizona player to take the feds up on a new […]
California Ranch Works to Replenish Groundwater Supplies
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Yale Climate Connectionsby YCC TeamCalifornia farms grow about a quarter of U.S. food, and that takes a lot of water. Many farmers rely on water pumped from the ground. But over time, pumping is depleting the aquifers. And severe droughts are making the problem worse. “Eventually, you’re going to run out of water,” says Don Cameron, vice president and […]
The Marin Water District has a New Drought Plan
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /KTUV Fox 2by Tom VacarThe Marin Water District has a new plan to deal with California’s worsening drought. As of Oct. 24, Marin reservoirs have more water than normal, but the county said they’re not waiting for things to get worse. Marin’s seven reservoirs hold 80,000 acre feet of water, the new plan would kick in when levels fall […]
Environmental Groups Push for Increased River Flow in Wake of Delta Algal Bloom
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /ABC7 by Tim DidionThe destructive algal bloom that struck San Francisco Bay this summer has researchers looking at both causes and solutions. But now, several environmental groups are demanding action on a similar challenge miles upstream from the Bay. They’re focused on a toxic bloom that’s become almost a yearly occurrence in and around the Delta.