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 […]
The San Diego County Water Authority has an unusual plan to use the city’s scenic San Vicente Reservoir to store solar power so it’s available after sunset. The project, and others like it, could help unlock America’s clean energy future.
Two of the biggest reservoirs in the Colorado River Basin, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, have lost 50% of capacity within the past five years. And, it’s only getting worse. Now, the Interior Department is proposing more solutions to help the dwindling river.
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 […]
‘Water Batteries’ Could Store Solar and Wind Power for When It’s Needed
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /NPRby Dan Charles Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe San Diego County Water Authority has an unusual plan to use the city’s scenic San Vicente Reservoir to store solar power so it’s available after sunset. The project, and others like it, could help unlock America’s clean energy future.
Local Water Impacts Following Federal Plan For Colorado River Cuts
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /NBC Palm Springs by Carmela KarcherTwo of the biggest reservoirs in the Colorado River Basin, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, have lost 50% of capacity within the past five years. And, it’s only getting worse. Now, the Interior Department is proposing more solutions to help the dwindling river.