Tuesday’s announcement by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation that it would require Arizona and Nevada to reduce their annual allocation of water from the Colorado River came as no surprise to most water experts. The reductions announced by Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton have been part of a long-standing agreement, known as the interim guidelines, since […]
A new report shows what temperatures in the United States could look like in 30 years — and the outlook isn’t good. The report, from the First Street Foundation, a climate-focused research organization, found that temperatures will likely rise everywhere due to climate change, though the way that is expected to play out varies in […]
The Golden State is doing more than just praying for rain amidst the historic drought that is battering the state and the western United States. Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a plan that would increase California’s water supply and combat the extreme weather patterns caused by climate change. The initiative, its scope captured in the 19-page […]
For the second year in a row, Arizona and Nevada will face cuts in the amount of water they can draw from the Colorado River as the West endures more drought, federal officials announced Tuesday. Though the cuts will not result in any immediate new restrictions — like banning lawn watering or car washing — […]
The Golden State is doing more than just praying for rain amidst the historic drought that is battering the state and the western United States. Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a plan that would increase California’s water supply and combat the extreme weather patterns caused by climate change. The initiative, its scope captured in the 19-page […]
The federal government will impose deeper cuts on the drought-stricken Colorado River, officials said on Tuesday, reducing water deliveries to Arizona by one-fifth starting in January. The Bureau of Reclamation announced what it called “urgent action” as water levels in the river’s two largest reservoirs continue to drop. Under the steps outlined Tuesday, Arizona will […]
Colorado River Agreements: Why California was Spared and Arizona Wasn’t
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Gazetteby Marianne GoodlandTuesday’s announcement by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation that it would require Arizona and Nevada to reduce their annual allocation of water from the Colorado River came as no surprise to most water experts. The reductions announced by Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton have been part of a long-standing agreement, known as the interim guidelines, since […]
California Heat Waves In 30 Years Could Be Longer, Hotter and More Frequent, Research Shows
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /San Francisco Chronicleby Danielle EcheverriaA new report shows what temperatures in the United States could look like in 30 years — and the outlook isn’t good. The report, from the First Street Foundation, a climate-focused research organization, found that temperatures will likely rise everywhere due to climate change, though the way that is expected to play out varies in […]
Newsom’s ‘Water Supply Strategy’ Geared to Combat Drought, Climate Change
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Los Angeles Sentinelby McKenzie Jackson Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe Golden State is doing more than just praying for rain amidst the historic drought that is battering the state and the western United States. Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a plan that would increase California’s water supply and combat the extreme weather patterns caused by climate change. The initiative, its scope captured in the 19-page […]
Western States Hit With More Cuts to Colorado River Water
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /AP News by Sam Metz, Suman Naishadham and Kathleen RonayneFor the second year in a row, Arizona and Nevada will face cuts in the amount of water they can draw from the Colorado River as the West endures more drought, federal officials announced Tuesday. Though the cuts will not result in any immediate new restrictions — like banning lawn watering or car washing — […]
Newsom’s “Water Supply Strategy” Geared to Combat Drought, Climate Change
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Voice and Viewpointby McKenzie Johnson Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe Golden State is doing more than just praying for rain amidst the historic drought that is battering the state and the western United States. Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a plan that would increase California’s water supply and combat the extreme weather patterns caused by climate change. The initiative, its scope captured in the 19-page […]
Arizona Loses More of its Colorado River Water Allocation Under New Drought Plan
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Arizona Republicby Debra Utacia KrolThe federal government will impose deeper cuts on the drought-stricken Colorado River, officials said on Tuesday, reducing water deliveries to Arizona by one-fifth starting in January. The Bureau of Reclamation announced what it called “urgent action” as water levels in the river’s two largest reservoirs continue to drop. Under the steps outlined Tuesday, Arizona will […]