California as a whole continues to be in its third year of drought, but earlier in the water year, it had a strong chance to see a normal water year. After a strong atmospheric river arrived in October, the first month of the 2021-2022 water year. Forecast models from the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes, showed […]
In California’s fields, farmers are already facing the impacts of climate change every day. They are heading into yet another potentially devastating fire year, and the third year in a row of drought.
The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) issued a call last June to the public for assistance in developing long-term operations on the Colorado River. This announcement came within days of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton’s message to a Senate Committee that the seven states of the Colorado River Basin must come up with an emergency deal by mid-August […]
The western United States continues to suffer from a historic level of drought. Wade Crowfoot is the secretary of the California Natural Resources Agency, and he spoke during the Western Food and Ag Issues Summit hosted by Agri-Pulse. He offered up a key example of just how bad the drought has been.
Visitors to Hearst Castle can expect to see some changes as California combats its worst drought in years. California State Parks is implementing stage 3 of its drought contingency plan in an effort to cut back on water use at the former San Simeon estate of newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst.
According to new numbers just released, Northern California residents have cut their water use by 8.5% in May, but that’s still short of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s drought reduction goal of 15%. One East Bay city is giving away free water to residents to help conserve. While it may seem counterintuitive, Brentwood has been giving away […]
How Much Rainfall Has Sacramento Actually Got This Year?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /ABC 10by Carley GomezCalifornia as a whole continues to be in its third year of drought, but earlier in the water year, it had a strong chance to see a normal water year. After a strong atmospheric river arrived in October, the first month of the 2021-2022 water year. Forecast models from the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes, showed […]
Agriculture Industry Rushes to Adapt to Oncoming Climate Challenges
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Sacramento Business Journalby Emily HamannIn California’s fields, farmers are already facing the impacts of climate change every day. They are heading into yet another potentially devastating fire year, and the third year in a row of drought.
Farmers in Lower Basin Unite to Solve Drought Crises
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Desert ReviewThe Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) issued a call last June to the public for assistance in developing long-term operations on the Colorado River. This announcement came within days of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton’s message to a Senate Committee that the seven states of the Colorado River Basin must come up with an emergency deal by mid-August […]
Western Drought Approaching Catastrophic Levels
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Ag Infoby Tim HammerichThe western United States continues to suffer from a historic level of drought. Wade Crowfoot is the secretary of the California Natural Resources Agency, and he spoke during the Western Food and Ag Issues Summit hosted by Agri-Pulse. He offered up a key example of just how bad the drought has been.
Porta Potties and Dirty Buses: Hearst Castle Cuts Down Water Use in Response to Drought
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Tribuneby Mackenzie ShumanVisitors to Hearst Castle can expect to see some changes as California combats its worst drought in years. California State Parks is implementing stage 3 of its drought contingency plan in an effort to cut back on water use at the former San Simeon estate of newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst.
Brentwood Residents Utilize City’s Recycled Water Program as Drought Deepens
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CBS Bay Areaby Katie NielsenAccording to new numbers just released, Northern California residents have cut their water use by 8.5% in May, but that’s still short of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s drought reduction goal of 15%. One East Bay city is giving away free water to residents to help conserve. While it may seem counterintuitive, Brentwood has been giving away […]