For many decades, the Colorado River was managed with the attitude that its water levels would remain roughly stable over time, punctuated by alternating wet and dry periods. But in the face of possibly the river’s driest period in 1,200 years, a new approach is now needed to managing the river’s reservoirs — one that […]
After three years of drought, the massive state and federal water projects that serve California’s cities and farms have less water to distribute, forcing water managers to increasingly ration supplies.
The expansive energy bill that so angered clean-energy advocates and city and county officials — negotiated last week behind closed-doors — was softened somewhat over the weekend, restoring oversight of new energy projects to some critical state agencies. But those hard-won concessions were nearly negated late Sunday night as Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration added an entirely new […]
Farmers in Imperial County feel like they’ve borne the “lion’s share” of cutbacks in use of water from the Colorado River as the megadrought gripping the West the last couple of decades continues to diminish that vital resource for the Southwest. With elevations of the river’s reservoirs having now fallen to the point that significant […]
Beginning Friday, June 24, and running through Monday, June 27, Caltrans electronic signs across the state will display the message “Severe Drought. Limit Outdoor Watering.” The messaging raises awareness of the urgent need for Californians to save water as the state faces severe drought. Limiting outdoor watering is one of the best ways Californians can cut […]
Within the next two months, Colorado River negotiators face a daunting task: Develop ways to reduce use by an enormous amount, or the federal government will make the cuts on its own. Earlier this month, the federal government told the seven states in the Colorado River Basin that reservoir levels are so low they face […]
Feds Seek Ideas on How to Manage a Drier Colorado River
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Tuscon.comby Tony DavisFor many decades, the Colorado River was managed with the attitude that its water levels would remain roughly stable over time, punctuated by alternating wet and dry periods. But in the face of possibly the river’s driest period in 1,200 years, a new approach is now needed to managing the river’s reservoirs — one that […]
California’s Drought Means Less Water to Go Around. Who is Winning the Pursuit for Water — and Who is Losing?
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /San Francisco Chronicleby Kurtis Alexander and Yoohyun JungAfter three years of drought, the massive state and federal water projects that serve California’s cities and farms have less water to distribute, forcing water managers to increasingly ration supplies.
California Power Plant Deal: Fast-Tracking and Fossil Fuel Backups
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CalMattersby Julie CartThe expansive energy bill that so angered clean-energy advocates and city and county officials — negotiated last week behind closed-doors — was softened somewhat over the weekend, restoring oversight of new energy projects to some critical state agencies. But those hard-won concessions were nearly negated late Sunday night as Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration added an entirely new […]
Major Water Reductions Cause Major Concern For Locals
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Imperial Valley Pressby Joyce LobeckFarmers in Imperial County feel like they’ve borne the “lion’s share” of cutbacks in use of water from the Colorado River as the megadrought gripping the West the last couple of decades continues to diminish that vital resource for the Southwest. With elevations of the river’s reservoirs having now fallen to the point that significant […]
‘SAVE OUR WATER’: Signs Urge Californians To Limit Outdoor Watering Amid Drought
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /ABC7 KRCRby Nazy JavidBeginning Friday, June 24, and running through Monday, June 27, Caltrans electronic signs across the state will display the message “Severe Drought. Limit Outdoor Watering.” The messaging raises awareness of the urgent need for Californians to save water as the state faces severe drought. Limiting outdoor watering is one of the best ways Californians can cut […]
‘A Subtraction Problem:’ A Shrinking Colorado River Faces Sharp, Sudden Cuts
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The Nevada Independentby Daniel RothbergWithin the next two months, Colorado River negotiators face a daunting task: Develop ways to reduce use by an enormous amount, or the federal government will make the cuts on its own. Earlier this month, the federal government told the seven states in the Colorado River Basin that reservoir levels are so low they face […]