A nearly billion-dollar investment will go to almost a dozen western states for critical upgrades to water delivery and drought resilience infrastructure, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced Tuesday. “As we work to address record drought and changing climate conditions in the Colorado River Basin and throughout the West,” Acting Deputy Interior Secretary Laura […]
California farmers could soon be caught up in a political fight between Sacramento and Washington. State Democrats want $25 million to sue the Trump administration.
California water managers have announced their preliminary forecast of supplies that will be available next year from the State Water Project, telling 29 public agencies to plan for as little as 5% of requested allotments. The state Department of Water Resources said Monday that the initial allocation is based on current reservoir levels and conservative […]
Many high-performing, water-saving fixtures and appliances are designed like straws, supplying only enough water to satisfy one’s thirst. But the pipes that bring that water into Americans’ homes are sized more like fire hoses. Oversize plumbing pipes move water inefficiently, wasting money and increasing the risk of waterborne diseases. And water efficiency is especially important […]
A study led by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers a solution to water scarcity during droughts amid the tug of economic development, population growth and climate uncertainty for water users in Western U.S. states. The proposed two-way leasing contracts would coordinate agricultural-to-urban leasing during periods of drought and urban-to-agricultural […]
Besides producing grapes, a particular vineyard in Sacramento County is playing an important role, said Omuchumme-Hartnell Water District General Manager Mike Wackman, in preparing the greater area for times of drought. “This field here represents a recharge area,” Wackman said. “So, with the vines being grown out here, we’re able to take water off the Consumer’s River […]
U.S. To Invest About $850M in Improving Water, Drought Systems in Western States
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /UPIby Chris BensonA nearly billion-dollar investment will go to almost a dozen western states for critical upgrades to water delivery and drought resilience infrastructure, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced Tuesday. “As we work to address record drought and changing climate conditions in the Colorado River Basin and throughout the West,” Acting Deputy Interior Secretary Laura […]
Special Session Brings Uncertainty to Water Policy for California Farmers
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /ABC 30 by Gabe FerrisCalifornia farmers could soon be caught up in a political fight between Sacramento and Washington. State Democrats want $25 million to sue the Trump administration.
California Sets Initial State Water Project Allocation at 5% Following Hot, Dry Stretch
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesCalifornia water managers have announced their preliminary forecast of supplies that will be available next year from the State Water Project, telling 29 public agencies to plan for as little as 5% of requested allotments. The state Department of Water Resources said Monday that the initial allocation is based on current reservoir levels and conservative […]
To Save More Water, American Homes Need Smaller Pipes
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /New York Times News Serviceby Megy KarydesMany high-performing, water-saving fixtures and appliances are designed like straws, supplying only enough water to satisfy one’s thirst. But the pipes that bring that water into Americans’ homes are sized more like fire hoses. Oversize plumbing pipes move water inefficiently, wasting money and increasing the risk of waterborne diseases. And water efficiency is especially important […]
Two-Way Water Transfers Can Ensure Reliability and Save Money During Drought in Western US
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Kylie Capuano /Phys OrgA study led by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers a solution to water scarcity during droughts amid the tug of economic development, population growth and climate uncertainty for water users in Western U.S. states. The proposed two-way leasing contracts would coordinate agricultural-to-urban leasing during periods of drought and urban-to-agricultural […]
A Look at What Prop 4 Passing Means for Californians
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Kylie Capuano /Spectrum News 1by Jamie KennedyBesides producing grapes, a particular vineyard in Sacramento County is playing an important role, said Omuchumme-Hartnell Water District General Manager Mike Wackman, in preparing the greater area for times of drought. “This field here represents a recharge area,” Wackman said. “So, with the vines being grown out here, we’re able to take water off the Consumer’s River […]