As the drought punishing California drags on, water is a top — and growing — worry for residents of our parched state, outpacing wildfires and climate change, according to a new poll about environmental issues. With reservoirs and snowpack shrinking, Californians listed the state’s water supply as their number one environmental worry, with 68% of […]
Farmers and water managers may need to do more to engage with lawmakers from outside the Central Valley before the state Legislature can be persuaded to make important investments in water storage and other infrastructure projects, members of Kern’s Sacramento delegation told an audience Tuesday of the Water Association of Kern County.
A state audit found that nearly one million Californians have contaminated drinking water. The report found that 920,000 people could face health issues from unsafe drinking water. The California State Auditor found there are 370 failing water systems in California that are putting almost a million residents at risk.
Three years ago, amid shaky political support and uncertain funding, Gov. Gavin Newsom killed plans by his predecessor, Jerry Brown, to build two massive tunnels under the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Delta to more easily move water south.
Sometimes, it takes zooming out to a bird’s eye view to fully understand the devastating impacts of drought in California. Images captured from space by government and private satellites offer a sobering look at how the current drought — in year three — is affecting the state’s land and natural resources. The latest data from the […]
A favorite San Francisco Bay Area spot for sleeping under towering redwood trees is temporarily shutting down its campground again this summer because of California’s historic drought. Portola Redwoods State Park said Tuesday that its campground facilities with 55 sites and four group sites will be closing Aug. 5 and not reopening for the remainder of […]
Water Woes Are Biggest Worry for Californians as Drought Drags On
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Mercury Newsby Marisa KendallAs the drought punishing California drags on, water is a top — and growing — worry for residents of our parched state, outpacing wildfires and climate change, according to a new poll about environmental issues. With reservoirs and snowpack shrinking, Californians listed the state’s water supply as their number one environmental worry, with 68% of […]
Lawmakers Call on Kern Stakeholders to Engage on Water Investment
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Bakersfield.comby John CoxFarmers and water managers may need to do more to engage with lawmakers from outside the Central Valley before the state Legislature can be persuaded to make important investments in water storage and other infrastructure projects, members of Kern’s Sacramento delegation told an audience Tuesday of the Water Association of Kern County.
Report Revealing Hundreds of Failing Water Districts in California
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /KBSYby Austin HerbaughA state audit found that nearly one million Californians have contaminated drinking water. The report found that 920,000 people could face health issues from unsafe drinking water. The California State Auditor found there are 370 failing water systems in California that are putting almost a million residents at risk.
California Water: New $16 Billion Delta Tunnel Plan Released by Newsom Administration
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Mercury Newsby Paul RogersThree years ago, amid shaky political support and uncertain funding, Gov. Gavin Newsom killed plans by his predecessor, Jerry Brown, to build two massive tunnels under the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Delta to more easily move water south.
These Before and After Images Show the Devastating Effects of California’s Drought — From Space
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /San Francisco Chronicleby Yoohyun JungSometimes, it takes zooming out to a bird’s eye view to fully understand the devastating impacts of drought in California. Images captured from space by government and private satellites offer a sobering look at how the current drought — in year three — is affecting the state’s land and natural resources. The latest data from the […]
Popular SF Bay Area State Park Closes Campground for Summer Due to Drought
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /SF Gateby Amy GraffA favorite San Francisco Bay Area spot for sleeping under towering redwood trees is temporarily shutting down its campground again this summer because of California’s historic drought. Portola Redwoods State Park said Tuesday that its campground facilities with 55 sites and four group sites will be closing Aug. 5 and not reopening for the remainder of […]