In the vast labyrinth of the West Coast’s largest freshwater tidal estuary, one native fish species has never been so rare. Once uncountably numerous, the Delta smelt since 2016 has largely vanished from most annual sampling surveys. But in December, state and federal biologists began for the first time ever releasing captively bred adult Delta […]
In January, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began testing a process to determine which reservoirs within its South Pacific Division are possible candidates for the use of forecast-informed reservoir operations. Relying on advancements in weather and hydrologic forecasting to improve reservoir management, FIRO offers a method for optimizing operations. Ultimately, the Corps intends to assess all […]
The Iron Gate Dam, one of four dams on the Klamath River, will be removed in 2023. It will be the largest dam removal in U.S. history. For Pachomio Feliz, the waters of the Klamath River and Pacific are life. He’s a member of the Yurok Tribe. “This is our lifeblood,” he said. “Without the […]
With California entering a third year of drought and its reservoirs at low levels, the federal government has announced plans to deliver minimal amounts of water through the Central Valley Project, putting many farmers on notice that they should prepare to receive no water from the system this year. The federal Bureau of Reclamation, which […]
Educating employees about how to manage their personal finances is paying big dividends for the San Diego County Water Authority. The wholesale water supplier received a $24,884 grant in 2020 to develop a financial wellness program for its staff and the more than 16,000 employees at its 24 retail water agencies, which include cities, special […]
The water level in Lake Powell was at a record low when rain and snow began to fall across the Colorado River Basin in October, soaking dry soils ahead of the winter season. Water managers, who hoped the trend would build into an above-average snow year that might delay a looming water crisis in the […]
With Delta Smelt Virtually Gone in the Wild, A “Hatch-and-Release” Program Aims to Save Them From Extinction
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Western Water / Water Education Foundationby Alastair BlandIn the vast labyrinth of the West Coast’s largest freshwater tidal estuary, one native fish species has never been so rare. Once uncountably numerous, the Delta smelt since 2016 has largely vanished from most annual sampling surveys. But in December, state and federal biologists began for the first time ever releasing captively bred adult Delta […]
How Can Information About Atmospheric Rivers Optimize Reservoir Operations?
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /American Society of Civil Engineers by Jay LandersIn January, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began testing a process to determine which reservoirs within its South Pacific Division are possible candidates for the use of forecast-informed reservoir operations. Relying on advancements in weather and hydrologic forecasting to improve reservoir management, FIRO offers a method for optimizing operations. Ultimately, the Corps intends to assess all […]
Largest Dam Removal in US History Set to Begin
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /FOX 13by Bo EvansThe Iron Gate Dam, one of four dams on the Klamath River, will be removed in 2023. It will be the largest dam removal in U.S. history. For Pachomio Feliz, the waters of the Klamath River and Pacific are life. He’s a member of the Yurok Tribe. “This is our lifeblood,” he said. “Without the […]
As Drought Persists, Minimal Water Deliveries Announced for the Central Valley Project
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Times by Ian JamesWith California entering a third year of drought and its reservoirs at low levels, the federal government has announced plans to deliver minimal amounts of water through the Central Valley Project, putting many farmers on notice that they should prepare to receive no water from the system this year. The federal Bureau of Reclamation, which […]
Personal Finance Education a Valued Benefit for Water Authority Employees
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /American Water Works Association Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityEducating employees about how to manage their personal finances is paying big dividends for the San Diego County Water Authority. The wholesale water supplier received a $24,884 grant in 2020 to develop a financial wellness program for its staff and the more than 16,000 employees at its 24 retail water agencies, which include cities, special […]
Seven Weeks of Near-Record Low Snowfall in the Colorado River Basin Have Water Managers Worried
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Salt Lake Tribuneby Zak PodmoreThe water level in Lake Powell was at a record low when rain and snow began to fall across the Colorado River Basin in October, soaking dry soils ahead of the winter season. Water managers, who hoped the trend would build into an above-average snow year that might delay a looming water crisis in the […]