Significant snow falling in the Sierra Nevada over the next few days could be the region’s last big snow dump of the season, showcasing a dramatic rebound for the snowpack that provides a significant portion of California’s water reserves through the rest of the year.
Despite some heavy rainstorms and squalls of snow in recent months, the Sierra Nevada snowpack today stands at 90% of average, according to state officials. This year’s measurements mark the first below-average snowpack since 2022, when it dropped to a dismal 38% of the historical average.
Tariffs and immigration crackdowns have taken center stage in recent weeks as President Donald Trump pushes border tougher restrictions. But there has been another issue also playing out: water.
Colorado River states have weeks remaining to resolve deep divides over how to manage the river for years to come, officials at a water conference in southwestern Colorado said Friday.
The CSCI aims to increase the number of solar installations on California’s canals. The initiative is led by the University of Southern California (USC) Dornsife Public Exchange and independent advisory Solar AquaGrid, and includes faculty from seven universities, six of which are in California.
L.A.’s big plans to recycle almost all of its wastewater for drinking is likely to take a lot longer than originally proposed. Back in 2019, former L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a goal to recycle almost all of L.A.’s wastewater by 2035. But the long-awaited plan on how to actually do that pushes the timeline back more than 20 […]
It’s Spring, but the Sierra Are Getting Slammed by Another Round of Snow
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Milla Kuiper /The New York Timesby Amy GraffSignificant snow falling in the Sierra Nevada over the next few days could be the region’s last big snow dump of the season, showcasing a dramatic rebound for the snowpack that provides a significant portion of California’s water reserves through the rest of the year.
California Snowpack is Near-Average — What Does This Mean for Water Supplies?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Milla Kuiper /Cal Mattersby Alastair BlandDespite some heavy rainstorms and squalls of snow in recent months, the Sierra Nevada snowpack today stands at 90% of average, according to state officials. This year’s measurements mark the first below-average snowpack since 2022, when it dropped to a dismal 38% of the historical average.
Border Report: US Rejects Mexico’s Emergency Water Request
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Milla Kuiper /Voice of San Diegoby Sandra DibbleTariffs and immigration crackdowns have taken center stage in recent weeks as President Donald Trump pushes border tougher restrictions. But there has been another issue also playing out: water.
Seven Colorado River States Have Mere Weeks to Reach Water Agreement After Long Impasse
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Milla Kuiper /The Colorado Sunby Shannon MullaneColorado River states have weeks remaining to resolve deep divides over how to manage the river for years to come, officials at a water conference in southwestern Colorado said Friday.
California Solar on Canals Initiative Moves Forward
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Milla Kuiper /PV Magazineby Anne FischerThe CSCI aims to increase the number of solar installations on California’s canals. The initiative is led by the University of Southern California (USC) Dornsife Public Exchange and independent advisory Solar AquaGrid, and includes faculty from seven universities, six of which are in California.
LA Has Big Plans to Recycle More Water. Why the City Says It’s Going to Take Decades to Do It
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Milla Kuiper /LAistby Erin StoneL.A.’s big plans to recycle almost all of its wastewater for drinking is likely to take a lot longer than originally proposed. Back in 2019, former L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a goal to recycle almost all of L.A.’s wastewater by 2035. But the long-awaited plan on how to actually do that pushes the timeline back more than 20 […]