Solar panels are coming to two California canals. The “Project Nexus” follows research from the University of California-Merced finding substantial benefits for water quality and delivery, in addition to the benefits of renewable power generation. This first-of-its-kind pilot project will install solar arrays over two canals (one 25-feet wide and one 110-foot-wide) in the Turlock Irrigation District, allowing operators […]
Between the Winter Olympics and our dry January, I’ve been thinking a lot about snow over the last few weeks. Last month, Reno saw no measurable precipitation for the first time since such records were kept. The dry streak has continued past January. And although there have been longer periods of dryness in the region, it’s enough to be […]
First, it was a few days, then a few weeks and now over a month without measurable rain or snow in Northern California. On Wednesday, Feb. 9, UC Berkeley’s Central Sierra Snow Lab shared on its social media platforms that the site had broken a concerning record. There have now been 33 days straight without […]
The world’s glaciers may contain less water than previously believed, a new study has found, suggesting that freshwater supplies could peak sooner than anticipated for millions of people worldwide who depend on glacial melt for drinking water, crop irrigation and everyday use. The latest findings are based on satellite images taken during 2017 and 2018. […]
Snow falling in the mountains and valleys was a welcome sight in a state struggling with drought. Heavy late-December snowstorms made that month the wettest it has been in at least two years, and snowfall from the more recent storms seems to be breaking La Niña’s dry winter curse. But experts caution the somewhat-promising start […]
California is poised to have a record budget this year and tucked into Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $286.4 billion spending proposal for fiscal year 2022-23 is about $21 billion in extra cash that will be up for grabs. Monterey County is jumping into the scrum, hoping the state can set hundreds of millions of dollars aside […]
Solar Panels to Be Installed Above California Canals
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /EcoWatchby Climate NexusSolar panels are coming to two California canals. The “Project Nexus” follows research from the University of California-Merced finding substantial benefits for water quality and delivery, in addition to the benefits of renewable power generation. This first-of-its-kind pilot project will install solar arrays over two canals (one 25-feet wide and one 110-foot-wide) in the Turlock Irrigation District, allowing operators […]
What Is the Future of Snow? Grappling With Climate Change and Warmer Winters
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Nevada Independent by Daniel RothbergBetween the Winter Olympics and our dry January, I’ve been thinking a lot about snow over the last few weeks. Last month, Reno saw no measurable precipitation for the first time since such records were kept. The dry streak has continued past January. And although there have been longer periods of dryness in the region, it’s enough to be […]
‘It Could End Up That This Winter Is Actually Contributing to the Drought’: Record-Long Snowless Streak Measured in the Sierra
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /KCRAby Heather WaldmanFirst, it was a few days, then a few weeks and now over a month without measurable rain or snow in Northern California. On Wednesday, Feb. 9, UC Berkeley’s Central Sierra Snow Lab shared on its social media platforms that the site had broken a concerning record. There have now been 33 days straight without […]
Water Supplies From Glaciers May Peak Sooner Than Anticipated
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The New York Timesby Raymond ZhongThe world’s glaciers may contain less water than previously believed, a new study has found, suggesting that freshwater supplies could peak sooner than anticipated for millions of people worldwide who depend on glacial melt for drinking water, crop irrigation and everyday use. The latest findings are based on satellite images taken during 2017 and 2018. […]
Recent Snowstorms a Good Start, but More Needed
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Santa Fe New Mexicanby Scott WylandSnow falling in the mountains and valleys was a welcome sight in a state struggling with drought. Heavy late-December snowstorms made that month the wettest it has been in at least two years, and snowfall from the more recent storms seems to be breaking La Niña’s dry winter curse. But experts caution the somewhat-promising start […]
With Billions in State Surplus, Monterey County Looks to Sacramento for Water Funding Help
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Monterey County Weeklyby Christopher NeelyCalifornia is poised to have a record budget this year and tucked into Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $286.4 billion spending proposal for fiscal year 2022-23 is about $21 billion in extra cash that will be up for grabs. Monterey County is jumping into the scrum, hoping the state can set hundreds of millions of dollars aside […]