Nevada and two of its neighboring southwestern states are still working on ways to drastically cut water use from the Colorado River as a deadline set by the federal government to address the worsening conditions along the river quickly approaches. John Entsminger, general manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority, said his organization is still […]
These days, when we talk about water, we aren’t talking about “drought” — we’re talking about a new and enduring climate scenario. Despite fluke flooding like the Las Vegas Valley experienced Thursday night, we must act accordingly. In the 100 years since the Colorado River Compact was negotiated, the amount of water in the river […]
The White House is making more than $1 billion available to states to address flooding and extreme heat exacerbated by climate change. Vice President Kamala Harris is set to announce the grant programs Monday at an event in Miami with the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other officials. The competitive grants will […]
Will the fifth time be the charm for California’s decades-long effort to replumb the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta so that more Northern California water can be transported to Southern California? Don’t count on it. Last week, the state Department of Water Resources released a draft environmental impact report on the latest iteration of the 57-year-long effort […]
With monsoon rains four out of the last five days in the Las Vegas area, there is at least one plus — Lake Mead has risen 3 inches. At 7 p.m. Sunday the top of the lake was 1,040.99 feet above sea level at Hoover Dam. Five days ago, July 26, the lake measured at […]
When you go to the grocery store and fill the cart with food for your family, you are part of a long process that begins with soil, water, sunlight and the labor of farmers and farm workers. Most likely, the farms that grow most of your food are in a neighboring rural area or within […]
Drought Driving Tough Talks on Water Cuts
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Las Vegas Review-Journal by Colton LochheadNevada and two of its neighboring southwestern states are still working on ways to drastically cut water use from the Colorado River as a deadline set by the federal government to address the worsening conditions along the river quickly approaches. John Entsminger, general manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority, said his organization is still […]
Opinion: Saving the Colorado River Requires Cooperation From All Parties in West
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Las Vegas SunThese days, when we talk about water, we aren’t talking about “drought” — we’re talking about a new and enduring climate scenario. Despite fluke flooding like the Las Vegas Valley experienced Thursday night, we must act accordingly. In the 100 years since the Colorado River Compact was negotiated, the amount of water in the river […]
Vice President Kamala Harris to Announce $1 Billion to States for Floods, Extreme Heat
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CNBCThe White House is making more than $1 billion available to states to address flooding and extreme heat exacerbated by climate change. Vice President Kamala Harris is set to announce the grant programs Monday at an event in Miami with the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other officials. The competitive grants will […]
Opinion: Can Newsom Finally Win Long Delta Water Conflict?
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CalMattersby Dan WaltersWill the fifth time be the charm for California’s decades-long effort to replumb the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta so that more Northern California water can be transported to Southern California? Don’t count on it. Last week, the state Department of Water Resources released a draft environmental impact report on the latest iteration of the 57-year-long effort […]
Rain Helps Lake Mead Rise — 3 Inches
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Las Vegas Review-Journalby Marvin ClemonsWith monsoon rains four out of the last five days in the Las Vegas area, there is at least one plus — Lake Mead has risen 3 inches. At 7 p.m. Sunday the top of the lake was 1,040.99 feet above sea level at Hoover Dam. Five days ago, July 26, the lake measured at […]
Opinion: If Our Colorado River Water Supply is Cut, Prepare to See Empty Shelves at the Grocery Store
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Mike WadeWhen you go to the grocery store and fill the cart with food for your family, you are part of a long process that begins with soil, water, sunlight and the labor of farmers and farm workers. Most likely, the farms that grow most of your food are in a neighboring rural area or within […]