California and the U.S.
The latest news and analysis covering water issues in Caliornia and the rest of the United States.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
‘Water Is More Valuable Than Oil’: The Corporation Cashing In On America’s Drought
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /The Guardianby Maanvi SinghOne of the biggest battles over Colorado River water is being staged in one of the west’s smallest rural enclaves. Tucked into the bends of the lower Colorado River, Cibola, Arizona, is a community of about 200 people. Maybe 300, if you count the weekenders who come to boat and hunt. Dusty shrublands run into […]
California’s Largest Reservoir Is Almost Completely Full
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /NewsweekLake Shasta is nearly full, according to a chart depicting current conditions at California’s major reservoirs. After years of drought, several reservoirs in California reached concerningly low water levels in the summer of 2022. However, an abnormally wet winter last year alleviated much of the state’s drought and replenished the lakes.
Los Angeles Will Get $139 Million For Groundwater Replenishment Over 25 Years
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Los Angeles Daily Newsby City News ServiceAs part of a $250 million commitment to support four water supply projects in Southern California, Los Angeles will receive $139 million over 25 years for its Groundwater Replenishment Project in the San Fernando Valley, officials announced on Monday, April 15.
Damage Found Inside Glen Canyon Dam Increases Water Risks On The Colorado River
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesFederal officials have discovered damage inside Glen Canyon Dam that could force limits on how much Colorado River water is released at low reservoir levels, raising risks the Southwest could face shortages that were previously unforeseen. The damage was recently detected in four 8-foot-wide steel tubes — called the river outlet works — that allow […]
Water District Rate Hike Is Making Waves
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /The Camarillo Acornby Michele Willer-AllredMetropolitan Water District’s board of directors voted to raise rates, a move that could ultimately affect property taxes and water costs for residents throughout Ventura County. On April 9, the board agreed to an 8.5% increase for both 2025 and 2026. This compares to what was proposed as 13% for fiscal year 2024-25 and 8% […]
America’s Largest Water District Raising Rates 40%, Says Conservation Cut Revenue
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Mountain Democratby Kenneth SchruppAmerica’s largest water district says declining revenues due to increased water conservation are forcing the agency to significantly raise water rates to remain solvent. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, which supplies water for 19 million Americans, is raising its rates 8.5% in 2025 and another 8.5% over baseline levels in 2026. The district’s […]