The federal government is designating $4 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act for drought mitigation work in the Colorado River basin. On Wednesday, the Department of the Interior announced that total, indicating that $500 million will go to efficiency upgrades in the river’s Upper Basin states of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming. Another chunk […]
More than 60% of California’s groundwater wells are operating at below-normal levels, endangering much of the Golden State’s population that relies on the precious resource. Although relatively unknown to many Californians, who see water supply in terms of rivers, streams and reservoirs, groundwater is a hugely vital source that is largely invisible.
A $140 million desalination plant is expected to be approved by California regulators on Thursday as the U.S. state contends with how to convert ocean water into drinking water amid the worst drought in 1,200 years. Just five months ago, the Coastal Commission by an 11-0 vote rejected a privately owned plant that would have […]
After a third straight year of severe drought, the Bureau of Reclamation’s Central Valley Project begins the 2023 water year with 3.6 million acre-feet of water in storage — one of the lowest starting points in recent years. The CVP’s major reservoirs are (from north to south) Trinity, Shasta, Folsom, New Melones, Millerton, and the […]
As part of its study of new water supplies, the Marin Municipal Water District is planning a public workshop later this month to review how it will rate and compare the various options it is considering. The online meeting at 5 p.m. Oct. 25 will provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions of […]
Water managers are preparing for a warm winter, a worse drought and a chance of biblical floods. As California discovered last year, the weather can swing wildly from one extreme to the next each month—offering little reliability for farmers planting winter crops or planning for the next irrigation season. Conditions are lining up for a […]
Feds are Putting a Price Tag on Water in the Colorado River Basin to Spur Farmers to Conserve
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /KUNCby Alex HagerThe federal government is designating $4 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act for drought mitigation work in the Colorado River basin. On Wednesday, the Department of the Interior announced that total, indicating that $500 million will go to efficiency upgrades in the river’s Upper Basin states of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming. Another chunk […]
As Drought Persists, Crucial Groundwater Supplies Dwindle
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Capitol Weeklyby Liam GravvatMore than 60% of California’s groundwater wells are operating at below-normal levels, endangering much of the Golden State’s population that relies on the precious resource. Although relatively unknown to many Californians, who see water supply in terms of rivers, streams and reservoirs, groundwater is a hugely vital source that is largely invisible.
Amid Historic Drought, California Expected to Approve $140 Million Desalination Plant
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Reutersby Daniel TrottaA $140 million desalination plant is expected to be approved by California regulators on Thursday as the U.S. state contends with how to convert ocean water into drinking water amid the worst drought in 1,200 years. Just five months ago, the Coastal Commission by an 11-0 vote rejected a privately owned plant that would have […]
Central Valley Water Storage At Low Level
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Oakdale Leaderby StaffAfter a third straight year of severe drought, the Bureau of Reclamation’s Central Valley Project begins the 2023 water year with 3.6 million acre-feet of water in storage — one of the lowest starting points in recent years. The CVP’s major reservoirs are (from north to south) Trinity, Shasta, Folsom, New Melones, Millerton, and the […]
Marin Municipal Water District to Preview New Supply Options
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Marin Independent Journalby Will HoustonAs part of its study of new water supplies, the Marin Municipal Water District is planning a public workshop later this month to review how it will rate and compare the various options it is considering. The online meeting at 5 p.m. Oct. 25 will provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions of […]
Expect More ‘Climate Surprises’ With California’s Water Supply
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Agri-Pulseby Brad HookerWater managers are preparing for a warm winter, a worse drought and a chance of biblical floods. As California discovered last year, the weather can swing wildly from one extreme to the next each month—offering little reliability for farmers planting winter crops or planning for the next irrigation season. Conditions are lining up for a […]