Hydropower production on the Upper Colorado River system for water year 2022, which ended on Sept. 30, was down about 20% compared with the previous year and about 30% compared with the yearly average since 2000, according to a Bureau of Reclamation official who oversees hydroelectric generation. “The outlook is likely for pretty low generation […]
A much-anticipated water storage project in northern California received a major financial commitment from the federal government Monday. According to the Bureau of Reclamation, the Biden Administration has committed $30 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to the Sites Reservoir project.
President Richard Nixon vetoed the Clean Water Act in 1972. But Congress overrode him on a bipartisan vote, and the landmark law to reverse the toxic degradation of U.S. rivers, lakes and streams took effect half a century ago today. The law was inspired in part by the notorious 1969 Cuyahoga River fire in Ohio, […]
In the past 25 years, California’s Salton Sea has grown more polluted and hazardous as it has lost one-third of its water. Shrinkage of similar lakes elsewhere mainly stems from warming trends and water diversion. But a new paper in the journal Water Resources Research suggests that might not be the case with California’s most polluted inland […]
The San Diego County Water Authority wants to keep the lights on, even when the Sun goes down. It plans to use San Vicente Reservoir to store solar power energy in so-called water batteries to maximize the city’s renewable energy potential, NPR reports. Cities across California have an abundance of sunny days, which is perfect for […]
Water supplies are dipping and the outlook for the coming rainy season is iffy at best. That’s the main takeaways from Thursday’s online drought town hall held by Sonoma County. Officials say Lake Sonoma stands at forty-four percent capacity. Brian Garcia, with the National Weather Service, said precipitation dropped by last month’s early storm has […]
Hydropower Production Down 20% as the Upper Colorado River System Finished Water Year 2022
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /The Colorado Sunby Chris OutcaltHydropower production on the Upper Colorado River system for water year 2022, which ended on Sept. 30, was down about 20% compared with the previous year and about 30% compared with the yearly average since 2000, according to a Bureau of Reclamation official who oversees hydroelectric generation. “The outlook is likely for pretty low generation […]
Biden Administration Dedicates $30M for Sites Reservoir Project
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /KRCR TVby Ashley GardnerA much-anticipated water storage project in northern California received a major financial commitment from the federal government Monday. According to the Bureau of Reclamation, the Biden Administration has committed $30 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to the Sites Reservoir project.
Opinion: Editorial: 50 Years Later, the Clean Water Act is Under Assault
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Los Angeles Timesby Editorial BoardPresident Richard Nixon vetoed the Clean Water Act in 1972. But Congress overrode him on a bipartisan vote, and the landmark law to reverse the toxic degradation of U.S. rivers, lakes and streams took effect half a century ago today. The law was inspired in part by the notorious 1969 Cuyahoga River fire in Ohio, […]
Study Suggests Source for Salton Sea’s Rapid Decline
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Fronteras by Nicholas GerbiaIn the past 25 years, California’s Salton Sea has grown more polluted and hazardous as it has lost one-third of its water. Shrinkage of similar lakes elsewhere mainly stems from warming trends and water diversion. But a new paper in the journal Water Resources Research suggests that might not be the case with California’s most polluted inland […]
‘Water Batteries’ Could Power 135,000 Homes in San Diego
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Gizmodoby Angely Mercado Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe San Diego County Water Authority wants to keep the lights on, even when the Sun goes down. It plans to use San Vicente Reservoir to store solar power energy in so-called water batteries to maximize the city’s renewable energy potential, NPR reports. Cities across California have an abundance of sunny days, which is perfect for […]
Drought Likely to Persist as Forecasters Expect ‘La Niña’ to Linger Through Most of Winter
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Northern California Public Mediaby Marc AlbertWater supplies are dipping and the outlook for the coming rainy season is iffy at best. That’s the main takeaways from Thursday’s online drought town hall held by Sonoma County. Officials say Lake Sonoma stands at forty-four percent capacity. Brian Garcia, with the National Weather Service, said precipitation dropped by last month’s early storm has […]