As severe drought persists in Northern California and southern Oregon, the federal Bureau of Reclamation announced Monday that farmers and ranchers will be allocated a limited amount of water in the Klamath River Basin this summer. Water is at the center of bitter disputes between growers, the federal government and tribes over how much should be allocated […]
California is entering the dry season with its water resources in a precarious position, having seen its driest start to the year on record. A heat wave last week sent temperatures soaring into the 90s and even triple-digits in some locations, as the paltry Sierra Nevada snowpack shrunk even further. Why it matters: Water and wildfire […]
Just days after parts of the valley reached 90 degrees, and less than a day removed from the earliest fire weather warning ever issued in spring, rain and snow fell Monday across Northern California amid a 30-degree cooldown expected to last most of this week. Chain controls were in place on several mountain highways Monday […]
Thirty-nine years ago, due to record-breaking snowfall in the Upper Colorado River Basin, Lake Powell rose substantially, catching river managers off-guard. By late June, the reservoir was nearly overflowing, forcing operators — for the first time ever — to rely on the spillways. Instead of giving relief, that precipitated a new crisis, as a phenomenon […]
Record low snowpack levels continue to plaque the state of California as dry and unseasonably warm temperatures continue to persist. According to measurements taken by the U.S. Forest Service for the April survey, in the Klamath National Forest, the snowpack is at 16% of the historic average snow height (snow depth) and at 18% of the […]
California’s Governor Gavin Newsom released Executive Order N-7-22 on March 28, 2022 in response to the state’s ongoing drought conditions. It is effective immediately and covers the entire state. The entire order could perhaps be viewed as part five of his four previous drought related executive orders from 2021.
As Drought Persists, Government Says Klamath Farmers Will Be Allocated Limited Water
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesAs severe drought persists in Northern California and southern Oregon, the federal Bureau of Reclamation announced Monday that farmers and ranchers will be allocated a limited amount of water in the Klamath River Basin this summer. Water is at the center of bitter disputes between growers, the federal government and tribes over how much should be allocated […]
California’s Driest Start to the Year Sparks Water, Wildfire Concerns
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Axiosby Andrew FreedmanCalifornia is entering the dry season with its water resources in a precarious position, having seen its driest start to the year on record. A heat wave last week sent temperatures soaring into the 90s and even triple-digits in some locations, as the paltry Sierra Nevada snowpack shrunk even further. Why it matters: Water and wildfire […]
Snowstorm and Rain Showers Fall on Northern California, Days After Spring Heat Wave
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby Michael McGoughJust days after parts of the valley reached 90 degrees, and less than a day removed from the earliest fire weather warning ever issued in spring, rain and snow fell Monday across Northern California amid a 30-degree cooldown expected to last most of this week. Chain controls were in place on several mountain highways Monday […]
Powell’s Looming Power Problem
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /High Country Newsby Jonathan ThompsonThirty-nine years ago, due to record-breaking snowfall in the Upper Colorado River Basin, Lake Powell rose substantially, catching river managers off-guard. By late June, the reservoir was nearly overflowing, forcing operators — for the first time ever — to rely on the spillways. Instead of giving relief, that precipitated a new crisis, as a phenomenon […]
Klamath National Forest Snowpack at 16% of Historic Average as Drought Conditions Persist
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /KDRVby Brett TaylorRecord low snowpack levels continue to plaque the state of California as dry and unseasonably warm temperatures continue to persist. According to measurements taken by the U.S. Forest Service for the April survey, in the Klamath National Forest, the snowpack is at 16% of the historic average snow height (snow depth) and at 18% of the […]
Newsom’s Drought Order Poses a Big Question on Water Well Permits for Valley Farmers
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Sunby Don WrightCalifornia’s Governor Gavin Newsom released Executive Order N-7-22 on March 28, 2022 in response to the state’s ongoing drought conditions. It is effective immediately and covers the entire state. The entire order could perhaps be viewed as part five of his four previous drought related executive orders from 2021.