It’s the holiday season, and for some of us, that can mean uncomfortable reunions and disagreements with family members. This week, there’s a family reunion of sorts in Las Vegas as the states that use the Colorado River get together in the middle of tense talks about how to share the shrinking water supply. Instead of Christmas […]
Water users in California have conserved enough water since 2022 to raise Lake Mead water levels by 16 feet — an effort that has provided temporary stability to the Nevada reservoir, as western states negotiate how to split the Colorado River’s dwindling water supply over the next decade. Conservation measures implemented by California water regulators have collectively […]
Californians reliant on the Colorado River have saved over 1.2 million acre-feet of water in just two years, potentially raising Lake Mead’s water levels by an estimated 16 feet. This achievement, announced by the Colorado River Board of California on Wednesday, is a significant achievement given the worsening crisis unfolding along the Colorado River and its reservoirs.
Since winning the election, President-elect Donald Trump has been talking about immigration, border security and government efficiency. But in California farm country, his comments about water are also getting top attention.
Our water supply is far from infinite. According to the UN, nearly 1.8 billion people are projected to live in areas with absolute water scarcity by 2025, and two-thirds of the world’s population could be living under water-stressed conditions. If water becomes scarce or unavailable for an extended period, would you drink recycled sewage water?
Colorado River water users in California have together voluntarily conserved more than 1.2 million acre-feet of water in just two years, adding the water to Lake Mead to help stabilize the reservoir during historic drought conditions, according to figures released Wed. Dec.4, according to a recent CRBC press release. The achievements, reported during a meeting […]
Colorado River States Hold an Uncomfortable Reunion in Las Vegas
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /KUNCby Alex HagerIt’s the holiday season, and for some of us, that can mean uncomfortable reunions and disagreements with family members. This week, there’s a family reunion of sorts in Las Vegas as the states that use the Colorado River get together in the middle of tense talks about how to share the shrinking water supply. Instead of Christmas […]
California Conservation Efforts Have Raised Lake Mead by 16-Feet in Two Years, Regulators Say
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /Nevada Currentby Jennifer SolisWater users in California have conserved enough water since 2022 to raise Lake Mead water levels by 16 feet — an effort that has provided temporary stability to the Nevada reservoir, as western states negotiate how to split the Colorado River’s dwindling water supply over the next decade. Conservation measures implemented by California water regulators have collectively […]
Lake Mead Water Levels Could Rise Thanks to California
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /Newsweekby Tom HowarthCalifornians reliant on the Colorado River have saved over 1.2 million acre-feet of water in just two years, potentially raising Lake Mead’s water levels by an estimated 16 feet. This achievement, announced by the Colorado River Board of California on Wednesday, is a significant achievement given the worsening crisis unfolding along the Colorado River and its reservoirs.
California Farmers Are Hopeful Trump Administration Will Deliver More Water to Fields
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /APby Amy TaxinSince winning the election, President-elect Donald Trump has been talking about immigration, border security and government efficiency. But in California farm country, his comments about water are also getting top attention.
Recycling Sewage Is a Sensible Way to Improve Water Security, but Would You Swallow It?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /Phys.orgby Silvia Gullino, Lynsey MelvilleOur water supply is far from infinite. According to the UN, nearly 1.8 billion people are projected to live in areas with absolute water scarcity by 2025, and two-thirds of the world’s population could be living under water-stressed conditions. If water becomes scarce or unavailable for an extended period, would you drink recycled sewage water?
CA Water Users Add 1.2 Million Acre-Feet of Water in Just Two Years to Lake Mead
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /Desert ReviewColorado River water users in California have together voluntarily conserved more than 1.2 million acre-feet of water in just two years, adding the water to Lake Mead to help stabilize the reservoir during historic drought conditions, according to figures released Wed. Dec.4, according to a recent CRBC press release. The achievements, reported during a meeting […]