The Marin Municipal Water District is proposing a ban on decorative grass at commercial and municipal properties to reduce demand on local reservoir supplies. The proposal would require most nonfunctional turf be removed over several years. Under the proposal presented by staff last month, commercial properties would be barred from installing new decorative turf beginning […]
The Department of Interior is spending $1.15 billion to cap abandoned oil and gas wells across the United States. There are over 3 million abandoned oil and gas wells in the U.S., according to the Environmental Protection Agency. And Interior officials say that wells have been exposing millions of people to air and water pollution […]
Partners the City of San Diego and the San Diego County Water Authority will begin negotiations on a project development agreement with the BHE Kiewit Team to develop Phase 1 of the potential 500 MW San Vicente Energy Storage Facility Project. The proposed project, which could generate enough energy for about 135,000 households, is subject […]
Like the 49ers fourth-quarter lead in Sunday’s NFC Championship game, California’s once-impressive Sierra Nevada snowpack is steadily shrinking. Only a month ago on New Year’s Day, after big atmospheric river storms in October and December, the statewide Sierra snowpack stood at an impressive 168% of normal for that date, boosting hopes that the state’s severe […]
The snowpack which feeds into Pine Flat Dam is a healthy one. It’s a little above average at this point, according to the first snow survey of the season conducted by the Kings River Water Association. “What we’re told is this is the kind of year, the kind of weather pattern where we get wet […]
What exactly is being done to solve Marin County’s drought crisis, which is now entering its fourth year? The simple answer is: Not Enough. Don’t be fooled by the spate of blessed and brief rains. More severe droughts are practically guaranteed and this one is not yet finished despite rising reservoir levels. Let’s focus on […]
Marin Water District Proposes Prohibiting Decorative Turf
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Marin Independent Journalby Will HoustonThe Marin Municipal Water District is proposing a ban on decorative grass at commercial and municipal properties to reduce demand on local reservoir supplies. The proposal would require most nonfunctional turf be removed over several years. Under the proposal presented by staff last month, commercial properties would be barred from installing new decorative turf beginning […]
Interior Department Approves $1B to Clean Up Abandoned Wells
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /US Newsby Drew CostleyThe Department of Interior is spending $1.15 billion to cap abandoned oil and gas wells across the United States. There are over 3 million abandoned oil and gas wells in the U.S., according to the Environmental Protection Agency. And Interior officials say that wells have been exposing millions of people to air and water pollution […]
Partners Agree to Move Ahead on 500 MW San Vicente Energy Storage Facility
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Hydro Reviewby Hydro Review Content Directors Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityQuoted: San Diego County Water Authority
Partners the City of San Diego and the San Diego County Water Authority will begin negotiations on a project development agreement with the BHE Kiewit Team to develop Phase 1 of the potential 500 MW San Vicente Energy Storage Facility Project. The proposed project, which could generate enough energy for about 135,000 households, is subject […]
California Drought: Sierra Nevada Snowpack Falls Below Average After Dry January
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Mercury Timesby Paul RogersLike the 49ers fourth-quarter lead in Sunday’s NFC Championship game, California’s once-impressive Sierra Nevada snowpack is steadily shrinking. Only a month ago on New Year’s Day, after big atmospheric river storms in October and December, the statewide Sierra snowpack stood at an impressive 168% of normal for that date, boosting hopes that the state’s severe […]
What Dry January Means for Central California Farmers
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /ABC 30by Dale YurongThe snowpack which feeds into Pine Flat Dam is a healthy one. It’s a little above average at this point, according to the first snow survey of the season conducted by the Kings River Water Association. “What we’re told is this is the kind of year, the kind of weather pattern where we get wet […]
Opinion: Water District Must Expand Supply by Reconsidering Desalination Plan
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Marin Independent Journalby Richard RubenWhat exactly is being done to solve Marin County’s drought crisis, which is now entering its fourth year? The simple answer is: Not Enough. Don’t be fooled by the spate of blessed and brief rains. More severe droughts are practically guaranteed and this one is not yet finished despite rising reservoir levels. Let’s focus on […]