With California about to experience perhaps the hottest and driest start to September in its modern history, 16 of the state’s 17 major reservoirs entered the month below their historic average levels — several of them well below average, in another daunting reminder of California’s extraordinary ongoing drought and water concerns.
California lawmakers punted on a proposal to rein in agricultural groundwater pumping as drought continues to grip California and more than a thousand domestic wells have run dry. A bill by Assemblymember Steve Bennett, a Democrat from Santa Barbara, would have added hurdles to obtain a permit to drill an agricultural well. Though the bill […]
More than 30 years ago, if you were to visit San Diego County, you would be struck by the lush green lawns, beautiful gardens, and many folks washing their cars. The county alongside the Pacific Coast appeared to be flush with water. But in all actuality, a major water catastrophe was already in the works. […]
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the National Center for Atmospheric Research — the campus in Boulder that’s a hub for scientists studying climate change and water — on Wednesday. Speaking on a plaza with a sweeping view toward the plains, she and Democratic Rep. Joe Neguse promoted Democrats’ recent climate and tax package.
As the current drought stretches into its third year, demands to desalinate ocean water rise, especially in such places as Sonoma County and its more than 55 miles of coastline. But putting a desalination plant on the Sonoma County coast seems unlikely, especially after the California Coastal Commission in May rejected construction of a desalination plant in […]
California’s Water Year is Nearly Over. Here’s Where Our Reservoirs Stand Amid Drought
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Sacramento Beeby Michael McGoughWith California about to experience perhaps the hottest and driest start to September in its modern history, 16 of the state’s 17 major reservoirs entered the month below their historic average levels — several of them well below average, in another daunting reminder of California’s extraordinary ongoing drought and water concerns.
State Lawmakers Reject Bill to Curb Farms’ Water Pumping
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /CalMattersby Rachel BeckerCalifornia lawmakers punted on a proposal to rein in agricultural groundwater pumping as drought continues to grip California and more than a thousand domestic wells have run dry. A bill by Assemblymember Steve Bennett, a Democrat from Santa Barbara, would have added hurdles to obtain a permit to drill an agricultural well. Though the bill […]
Parched: California’s Climate Crisis
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CBS Stations in San Francisco, Sacramento and Los Angeles Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityParched: California’s Climate Crisis A special report on California’s changing climate and the ongoing drought by CBS stations across the Golden State: https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/video/parched-californias-climate-crisis/
San Diego County Showing Way Forward in Beating Back Water Shortages
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPIX-TVby Reed Cowan Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityMore than 30 years ago, if you were to visit San Diego County, you would be struck by the lush green lawns, beautiful gardens, and many folks washing their cars. The county alongside the Pacific Coast appeared to be flush with water. But in all actuality, a major water catastrophe was already in the works. […]
In Boulder Visit, Nancy Pelosi Calls on Western States to Lead the Charge on Colorado River Issues
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /CPR Newsby Andrew KenneyHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the National Center for Atmospheric Research — the campus in Boulder that’s a hub for scientists studying climate change and water — on Wednesday. Speaking on a plaza with a sweeping view toward the plains, she and Democratic Rep. Joe Neguse promoted Democrats’ recent climate and tax package.
Rohnert Park Company Working On More Efficient and Earth-Friendly Ways to Get the Salt Out of Sea Water
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage, Uncategorized /by Chelsea Campos /The Press Democratby Mary FrickerAs the current drought stretches into its third year, demands to desalinate ocean water rise, especially in such places as Sonoma County and its more than 55 miles of coastline. But putting a desalination plant on the Sonoma County coast seems unlikely, especially after the California Coastal Commission in May rejected construction of a desalination plant in […]