Rain came early last fall, but whatever hope blossomed for a better than normal — or even average — year is gone. There is no March miracle in the forecast, and summers are dry in California, so mandatory water conservation isn’t going away any time soon. “We had a great start to the beginning of […]
Facing a historic megadrought all across the American West with no end in sight, Colorado lawmakers, looking for easy and effective ways to conserve water, set their sights on Kentucky Blue Grass. Not just Kentucky Blue Grass but all kinds of non-native grasses planted in front lawns, back lawns, green strips fronting businesses and apartment […]
On Wednesday, March 16 the State Water Resources Control Board will meet to discuss Sacramento River temperature management and its impact on salmon for 2022 and beyond. Salmon, salmon fishermen, and all Californians, are struggling with drought impacts. And as we work toward long-term solutions, that doesn’t make this year easier for anyone. However, it […]
You may have heard the saying from the Ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus, “No man steps in the same river twice, for it is not the same river and he is not the same man.” If you walk along a coastal stream in California at the end of the summer, you will understand the dynamic nature […]
On the day we spring forward, actual springtime is only a week or so off. And with it, the chances of winter-like storms drift away like spring blossoms on flowering trees. Except we haven’t had any winter storms since December, thereby missing out on any appreciable rainfall for more almost three months, which historically are […]
Two weeks ago, experts predicted that Lake Powell — the second-largest man-made reservoir in the nation — will soon drop below critical water levels. With over three million people in danger of losing hydropower, it’s yet another bleak reminder that the Colorado River is drying up. The Colorado River, which flows into Lake Powell on the Arizona […]
Opinion: For California, Drought is the New Normal
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage, Uncategorized /by Mike Lee /The Press DemocratRain came early last fall, but whatever hope blossomed for a better than normal — or even average — year is gone. There is no March miracle in the forecast, and summers are dry in California, so mandatory water conservation isn’t going away any time soon. “We had a great start to the beginning of […]
Cash for Grass: Colorado Bill Would Pay to Abandon Lawns
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /AP Newsby Conrad SwansonFacing a historic megadrought all across the American West with no end in sight, Colorado lawmakers, looking for easy and effective ways to conserve water, set their sights on Kentucky Blue Grass. Not just Kentucky Blue Grass but all kinds of non-native grasses planted in front lawns, back lawns, green strips fronting businesses and apartment […]
Opinion: Farms, Fish and the Future: State Water Board Must Balance the Needs of All Californians
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Fresno Beeby Mike WadeOn Wednesday, March 16 the State Water Resources Control Board will meet to discuss Sacramento River temperature management and its impact on salmon for 2022 and beyond. Salmon, salmon fishermen, and all Californians, are struggling with drought impacts. And as we work toward long-term solutions, that doesn’t make this year easier for anyone. However, it […]
Between a Rock and a Dry Place: Effects of Drought on Stream Drying Patterns in California’s Intermittent Streams
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /California WaterBlogby Hana Moidu, Mariska Obedzinski, Stephanie Carlson, and Ted GranthamYou may have heard the saying from the Ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus, “No man steps in the same river twice, for it is not the same river and he is not the same man.” If you walk along a coastal stream in California at the end of the summer, you will understand the dynamic nature […]
Opinion: With Another Drought, Water Conservation and Reclamation Projects Are Vital
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Santa Cruz SentinelOn the day we spring forward, actual springtime is only a week or so off. And with it, the chances of winter-like storms drift away like spring blossoms on flowering trees. Except we haven’t had any winter storms since December, thereby missing out on any appreciable rainfall for more almost three months, which historically are […]
Opinion: Amid growing water shortages, Colorado’s agricultural scene must change
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Colorado Sunby Trish ZornioTwo weeks ago, experts predicted that Lake Powell — the second-largest man-made reservoir in the nation — will soon drop below critical water levels. With over three million people in danger of losing hydropower, it’s yet another bleak reminder that the Colorado River is drying up. The Colorado River, which flows into Lake Powell on the Arizona […]