On the heels of the driest ever start to the year in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday issued a sweeping executive order calling on local water suppliers to implement more aggressive conservation measures as reservoirs dwindle and residents backslide in their efforts to cut back. Specifically, the order requires that urban water suppliers activate “Level 2″ […]
California’s winter snowpack is suffering after the state saw historically dry weather in January and February, and March is headed down the same track. An early spring heat wave this week brought record-breaking temperatures that accelerated snowmelt. On Friday, the snowpack — which historically has provided about a third of the state’s water supply — […]
The people, economy, and ecosystems of the Pacific coast states of California, Oregon and Washington are highly dependent on cool-season atmospheric rivers for their annual water supply. These long, narrow flows of saturated air can transport enormous amounts of water vapor – roughly equivalent to the flow at the mouth of the Mississippi River. They […]
Flood advisories and warnings are up for parts of Southern California as a vigorous storm system from the Pacific Ocean sweeps across the region. The rain is welcome news given the drought conditions, but the intense downpours could prove disruptive. The National Weather Service is predicting widespread rainfall of 2 to 4 inches through Monday […]
Approaching rain this weekend is something of an ironic twist to a very disappointing winter, as California will end its rainy season, deep in drought. This year, there will be no miracle. “That’s right, we do have a miracle Marches,” said Nelsy Rodriguez with the East Bay Municipal Utility District. “Every few years we do get […]
The Salton Sea: The very name conjures images of a one time dazzling inland Riviera and beachy playground of the Rat Pack situated in the depths of eastern Riverside and Imperial counties’ remotest deserts. It also brings to mind, for some, images of a curious, modern-day wasteland, rife with the ruins of old trailers spray-painted […]
Newsom Calls for More Aggressive Water Conservation Amid Third Year of Drought
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Hayley Smith and Jonah ValdezOn the heels of the driest ever start to the year in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday issued a sweeping executive order calling on local water suppliers to implement more aggressive conservation measures as reservoirs dwindle and residents backslide in their efforts to cut back. Specifically, the order requires that urban water suppliers activate “Level 2″ […]
California’s Snowpack Is ‘Roasting in the Dry and Sunny Conditions’
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /SF GATEby Amy GraffCalifornia’s winter snowpack is suffering after the state saw historically dry weather in January and February, and March is headed down the same track. An early spring heat wave this week brought record-breaking temperatures that accelerated snowmelt. On Friday, the snowpack — which historically has provided about a third of the state’s water supply — […]
Study Previews How Climate Change May Alter Rain-making Atmospheric Rivers by 2100
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /NOAA Research NewsThe people, economy, and ecosystems of the Pacific coast states of California, Oregon and Washington are highly dependent on cool-season atmospheric rivers for their annual water supply. These long, narrow flows of saturated air can transport enormous amounts of water vapor – roughly equivalent to the flow at the mouth of the Mississippi River. They […]
Strong Front Is Soaking Southern California, Triggering Flood Alerts
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Washington Postby Jason Samenow and Mike BranomFlood advisories and warnings are up for parts of Southern California as a vigorous storm system from the Pacific Ocean sweeps across the region. The rain is welcome news given the drought conditions, but the intense downpours could prove disruptive. The National Weather Service is predicting widespread rainfall of 2 to 4 inches through Monday […]
No March Miracle: Bay Area, California Remains In Drought As End Of Rainy Season Arrives
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CBS SF BayAreaby Wilson WalkerApproaching rain this weekend is something of an ironic twist to a very disappointing winter, as California will end its rainy season, deep in drought. This year, there will be no miracle. “That’s right, we do have a miracle Marches,” said Nelsy Rodriguez with the East Bay Municipal Utility District. “Every few years we do get […]
New Book Explores Relationship of Salton Sea and People Throughout History
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, Uncategorized /by Mike Lee /The Press-Enterpriseby Ruth NolanThe Salton Sea: The very name conjures images of a one time dazzling inland Riviera and beachy playground of the Rat Pack situated in the depths of eastern Riverside and Imperial counties’ remotest deserts. It also brings to mind, for some, images of a curious, modern-day wasteland, rife with the ruins of old trailers spray-painted […]