New Melones Reservoir — critical to Escalon farmland, as well as Manteca, Lathrop, and Tracy water supplies — was at 616,704 acre feet on Oct. 6. That’s less than half the average 1,326,146 acre feet of water storage for the date of Oct. 5. To put that in perspective, it is 47 percent of the […]
All eyes are on Arizona and the six other Colorado River basin states that recently missed the federal government’s deadline to adopt a plan that substantially cuts water usage in just one year. The 23rd consecutive year of drought, fueled by climate change, has accelerated the basin’s water crisis. Quite simply, demand for water within basin states exceeds what the river can sustainably […]
At the September meeting of the California Water Commission, commissioners were given a briefing by the Department of Water Resources on their preparations for yet another dry year and the steps they are taking to prepare the State Water Project for climate extremes and the challenges of drought, flood, and wildfire. Key takeaways from these presentations: The […]
This week marks the 50th Anniversary of the 1972 Clean Water Act, which, among other things, made it a legal requirement to clean up sewage to certain standards before dumping it into rivers or the ocean.
The California Energy Commission on Oct. 12 adopted new load management standards requiring utilities to develop retail electricity rates that “change at least hourly” to reflect grid costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
The Gila River Indian Community is the first Arizona water rights holder to publicly pursue the federal government’s new offer of compensation to leave Colorado River water in Lake Mead. Tribal Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis announced the plan on Monday at a gathering of Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s water advisory council, which is reviewing ways to […]
Water Managers Bracing for the Worst
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Escalon Timesby Dennis WyattNew Melones Reservoir — critical to Escalon farmland, as well as Manteca, Lathrop, and Tracy water supplies — was at 616,704 acre feet on Oct. 6. That’s less than half the average 1,326,146 acre feet of water storage for the date of Oct. 5. To put that in perspective, it is 47 percent of the […]
Opinion: Arizona Must Slash Colorado River Water Use by Next Year. Here are 4 Ways to Do It
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /AZ Centralby Ron Burke and Mary Ann DickinsonAll eyes are on Arizona and the six other Colorado River basin states that recently missed the federal government’s deadline to adopt a plan that substantially cuts water usage in just one year. The 23rd consecutive year of drought, fueled by climate change, has accelerated the basin’s water crisis. Quite simply, demand for water within basin states exceeds what the river can sustainably […]
The Department of Water Resources Looks to Improve Runoff Forecasting as it Plans for Another Dry Year
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Maven's NotebookAt the September meeting of the California Water Commission, commissioners were given a briefing by the Department of Water Resources on their preparations for yet another dry year and the steps they are taking to prepare the State Water Project for climate extremes and the challenges of drought, flood, and wildfire. Key takeaways from these presentations: The […]
As Baby Boomers Retire, The Water Workforce Faces Its Own Drought
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /LAistby Erin StoneThis week marks the 50th Anniversary of the 1972 Clean Water Act, which, among other things, made it a legal requirement to clean up sewage to certain standards before dumping it into rivers or the ocean.
New California Load Management Standards, Including Retail Rates That Change Hourly, Are a ‘Huge Leap’: CEC
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Utility Droveby Robert WaltonThe California Energy Commission on Oct. 12 adopted new load management standards requiring utilities to develop retail electricity rates that “change at least hourly” to reflect grid costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
Gila River Tribe Will Take Offer to Conserve Water, but Yuma Farmers Say it’s Not Enough
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Arizona Republicby Brandon LoomisThe Gila River Indian Community is the first Arizona water rights holder to publicly pursue the federal government’s new offer of compensation to leave Colorado River water in Lake Mead. Tribal Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis announced the plan on Monday at a gathering of Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s water advisory council, which is reviewing ways to […]