California’s reservoirs will enter fall in a slightly better position than last year, but the Golden State should prepare for more dryness, extreme weather events and water quality hazards in 2023, officials say. The latest climate forecasting update from the Department of Water Resources came Wednesday, just days before the end of the water year, […]
Some members of Congress from Colorado and New Mexico are encouraging the Bureau of Reclamation to use new funding to find long-term solutions to the Western drought, and particularly the dwindling and overextended Colorado River. In a letter to Camille Touton, commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation, the lawmakers shared their priorities for how the $4 billion […]
The city of Tucson has agreed to cut back the amount of water it takes from the Colorado River over the next year and possibly longer. The deal comes with compensation from the federal government. Late last year the Bureau of Reclamation, which manages the Lake Mead reservoir, offered customers the chance to get paid […]
Colorado and three other Upper Colorado River Basin states have, for the first time in history, embarked on a series of formal meetings to find a way to negotiate jointly with some of the largest owners of Colorado River water rights: tribal communities.
This week’s rain has been a welcome sight for those dealing with the impacts of the Mosquito Fire. The early season moisture has helped to significantly dampen fire activity over the last several days. Estimates and measurements show that anywhere from 1 to 2.5 inches of rain has fallen over the burn region since Sunday […]
People in California are not noticeably dirtier than other Americans, and yet residents of the country’s most populous state use less water than many of their fellow citizens to bathe, wash their hands, and flush their toilets. Showerheads in California use a maximum of 1.8 gallons of water every minute; Texas residents, on the other […]
California Should Expect a ‘Fourth Dry Year’ as Drought Persists
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Los Angeles Timesby Hayley SmithCalifornia’s reservoirs will enter fall in a slightly better position than last year, but the Golden State should prepare for more dryness, extreme weather events and water quality hazards in 2023, officials say. The latest climate forecasting update from the Department of Water Resources came Wednesday, just days before the end of the water year, […]
In Washington, Colorado Lawmakers Seek Long-Term Solutions for the Drying West
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /CPR Newsby Caitlyn KimSome members of Congress from Colorado and New Mexico are encouraging the Bureau of Reclamation to use new funding to find long-term solutions to the Western drought, and particularly the dwindling and overextended Colorado River. In a letter to Camille Touton, commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation, the lawmakers shared their priorities for how the $4 billion […]
Tucson Gives Up Some Cap Water for Cash
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Arizona Public Mediaby Steve JessThe city of Tucson has agreed to cut back the amount of water it takes from the Colorado River over the next year and possibly longer. The deal comes with compensation from the federal government. Late last year the Bureau of Reclamation, which manages the Lake Mead reservoir, offered customers the chance to get paid […]
Tribal Breakthrough? Four States, Six Tribes Announce First Formal Talks on Colorado River Negotiating Authority
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Water Education Foundationby Jerd SmithColorado and three other Upper Colorado River Basin states have, for the first time in history, embarked on a series of formal meetings to find a way to negotiate jointly with some of the largest owners of Colorado River water rights: tribal communities.
As Rain Quiets Activity on the Mosquito Fire, Water Managers in Placer County Prepare for Years of Water Quality Challenges
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /KCRA3by Heather WaldmanThis week’s rain has been a welcome sight for those dealing with the impacts of the Mosquito Fire. The early season moisture has helped to significantly dampen fire activity over the last several days. Estimates and measurements show that anywhere from 1 to 2.5 inches of rain has fallen over the burn region since Sunday […]
Low-Flow Showers Are Back in Spotlight Amid Water Shortages, Drought
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Bloomberg by James TarmyPeople in California are not noticeably dirtier than other Americans, and yet residents of the country’s most populous state use less water than many of their fellow citizens to bathe, wash their hands, and flush their toilets. Showerheads in California use a maximum of 1.8 gallons of water every minute; Texas residents, on the other […]