In a major twist, the Donald Trump administration is now reviewing regional appeals to halt PG&E’s plans to dismantle the Potter Valley Project — marking the first time the 47th president has weighed in on the fate of the century-old Northern California water system that diverts Eel River flows into the Russian River watershed. The move […]
California has not invested in water infrastructure for more than 50 years. Wouldn’t it be great if we could develop more water storage sites and generate clean affordable power? There are several areas in eastern Fresno County that are suitable for new dams identified over 100 years ago.
The 2025 commercial salmon fishing season in California will be closed for an unprecedented third year running, and sportfishing will be restricted to only a few days due to dwindling numbers of fish, fishing regulators voted Tuesday. The Pacific Fishery Management Council, which manages West Coast fisheries, warned earlier this year there would be limited […]
Texas’ Killeen City Council voted unanimously not to approve a plan to sell water with Mayor Debbie Nash-King arguing: “You cannot put a price on water.” The United States is currently in the midst of a multifaceted water crisis caused by environmental issues such as drought, infrastructure challenges and international disputes.
If any of the Colorado River management options were used to manage this year’s sub-par snowpack, Arizona, California and Nevada would be forced to slash 17% to 43% of their legal share. Coloradans would be focused on voluntary conservation.
Another advocate of proactive management of PCCP is the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA). SDCWA is considered an industry leader in proactive management of PCCP pipelines. SDCWA’s first pipelines were constructed in the late 1940s, and the aqueduct system expanded, on average, by 4.5 miles per year until 2015. The system has 308 miles […]
Trump Administration Mulls Intervention in California Dam Removal
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by dguillen /SF Gateby Matt LaFeverIn a major twist, the Donald Trump administration is now reviewing regional appeals to halt PG&E’s plans to dismantle the Potter Valley Project — marking the first time the 47th president has weighed in on the fate of the century-old Northern California water system that diverts Eel River flows into the Russian River watershed. The move […]
OPINION: California’s Water Infrastructure Needs a Boost: Time to Build New Hydroelectric Sites
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by dguillen /The Fresno Beeby Nathan MagsigCalifornia has not invested in water infrastructure for more than 50 years. Wouldn’t it be great if we could develop more water storage sites and generate clean affordable power? There are several areas in eastern Fresno County that are suitable for new dams identified over 100 years ago.
California Closes Commercial Salmon Fishing Again in the Wake of Trump’s Order to Put “People Over Fish”
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by dguillen /OPBby AP StaffThe 2025 commercial salmon fishing season in California will be closed for an unprecedented third year running, and sportfishing will be restricted to only a few days due to dwindling numbers of fish, fishing regulators voted Tuesday. The Pacific Fishery Management Council, which manages West Coast fisheries, warned earlier this year there would be limited […]
Texas County Refuses to Sell Excess Water: ‘The New Oil’
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Milla Kuiper /Newsweekby Jordan KingTexas’ Killeen City Council voted unanimously not to approve a plan to sell water with Mayor Debbie Nash-King arguing: “You cannot put a price on water.” The United States is currently in the midst of a multifaceted water crisis caused by environmental issues such as drought, infrastructure challenges and international disputes.
What Could Future Colorado River Water Cuts Look Like? States Look to This Year’s Weak Snowpack to Find Out.
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Milla Kuiper /The Colorado Sunby Shannon MullaneIf any of the Colorado River management options were used to manage this year’s sub-par snowpack, Arizona, California and Nevada would be forced to slash 17% to 43% of their legal share. Coloradans would be focused on voluntary conservation.
Large Diameter PCCP Water Main Failures
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by dguillen /Trenchless Technologyby Mike Kezdi Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityQuoted: San Diego County Water Authority
Another advocate of proactive management of PCCP is the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA). SDCWA is considered an industry leader in proactive management of PCCP pipelines. SDCWA’s first pipelines were constructed in the late 1940s, and the aqueduct system expanded, on average, by 4.5 miles per year until 2015. The system has 308 miles […]