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 […]
The federal government on Tuesday spared five Western states from immediate Colorado River water cutbacks, but continued existing limits for Arizona and Nevada and warned that drastic conservation was needed to protect dwindling reservoirs from severe drought.
After Colorado River Basin states failed to meet a deadline for emergency drought reductions Tuesday, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced new emergency water cuts for Arizona, Nevada and Mexico as the nation’s two largest reservoirs decline to perilously low levels.
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. The cuts planned for next year will force states to make critical decisions about where to reduce consumption and whether […]
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 […]
California Gets Reprieve on Colorado River Water, But Arizona and Nevada Face Cutbacks
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Times of San Diego and Reutersby Chris Jennewein Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe federal government on Tuesday spared five Western states from immediate Colorado River water cutbacks, but continued existing limits for Arizona and Nevada and warned that drastic conservation was needed to protect dwindling reservoirs from severe drought.
As Talks on Colorado River Water Falter, U.S. Government Imposes New Restriction
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Tony BriscoeAfter Colorado River Basin states failed to meet a deadline for emergency drought reductions Tuesday, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced new emergency water cuts for Arizona, Nevada and Mexico as the nation’s two largest reservoirs decline to perilously low levels.
US West Hit With Water Cuts but Rebuffs Call for Deeper Ones
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Associated Pressby 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. The cuts planned for next year will force states to make critical decisions about where to reduce consumption and whether […]