The North Bay saw record rainfall last week, which is good news for the state’s water supply that has been healthy for the past two years after a lengthy drought. The heavy precipitation was still visible in the increased volume of water flowing in a number of Marin County creeks and waterfalls Tuesday.
When the California Desert Protection Act was signed into law 30 years ago, the United States pledged to protect the fragile desert lands in the traditional territory of Chemehuevi Native Americans, establishing places now known as Joshua Tree National Park and Mojave National Preserve. It was a turning point for the nation toward a more […]
After the recent discovery of a destructive mussel in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, some experts say California officials have failed to effectively enforce laws designed to protect waterways from invaders carried in ships’ ballast water. A state law enacted 20 years ago has required California officials to inspect 25% of incoming ships and sample their ballast water before […]
To the long list of issues that demand a company’s attention, it’s time to add the state of our drinking water. Why? Because the quality of water impacts more than just public health—it can influence employee well-being, operational sustainability and a company’s reputation. Federal standards for water safety haven’t significantly evolved since the Safe Drinking Water […]
The re-election of Donald Trump in 2024 will likely lead to a notable shift in U.S. water policy, steering away from the sustainability-focused initiatives of the Biden administration. This change is expected to reshape key sectors within the water industry — including infrastructure development, water quality standards, climate change strategies, and water utility operations — […]
The western U.S.’s plans to decarbonize electricity grids by 2050 may be much more expensive than anticipated, as such targets fail to account for the effects of climate change on water resources, a new study has found. Shifts in water availability due to warming could decrease hydropower production by up to 23 percent by midcentury, […]
Record-Breaking Storms Provides Boost for California’s Water Supply
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Kylie Capuano /CBS Newsby Wilson WalkerThe North Bay saw record rainfall last week, which is good news for the state’s water supply that has been healthy for the past two years after a lengthy drought. The heavy precipitation was still visible in the increased volume of water flowing in a number of Marin County creeks and waterfalls Tuesday.
Stopping Cadiz is Good for People, the Environment and our Water Future
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Desert Sunby Ron EscobarWhen the California Desert Protection Act was signed into law 30 years ago, the United States pledged to protect the fragile desert lands in the traditional territory of Chemehuevi Native Americans, establishing places now known as Joshua Tree National Park and Mojave National Preserve. It was a turning point for the nation toward a more […]
Unstoppable Invasion: How Did Mussels Sneak into California, Despite Decades of State Shipping Rules?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Kylie Capuano /Cal Mattersby Alastair BlandAfter the recent discovery of a destructive mussel in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, some experts say California officials have failed to effectively enforce laws designed to protect waterways from invaders carried in ships’ ballast water. A state law enacted 20 years ago has required California officials to inspect 25% of incoming ships and sample their ballast water before […]
3 Steps Business Leaders Can Take To Help Improve U.S. Drinking Water
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Kylie Capuano /Forbesby Richard RazgaitisTo the long list of issues that demand a company’s attention, it’s time to add the state of our drinking water. Why? Because the quality of water impacts more than just public health—it can influence employee well-being, operational sustainability and a company’s reputation. Federal standards for water safety haven’t significantly evolved since the Safe Drinking Water […]
2025 U.S. Presidential Shift: Water Policy Impact and Industry Implications
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /Smart Water Magazineby Alejandro Maceira RozadosThe re-election of Donald Trump in 2024 will likely lead to a notable shift in U.S. water policy, steering away from the sustainability-focused initiatives of the Biden administration. This change is expected to reshape key sectors within the water industry — including infrastructure development, water quality standards, climate change strategies, and water utility operations — […]
Climate-Driven Impacts on Water in US West will Raise the Cost of Grid Decarbonization: Study
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Kylie Capuano /The Hillby Sharon UdasinThe western U.S.’s plans to decarbonize electricity grids by 2050 may be much more expensive than anticipated, as such targets fail to account for the effects of climate change on water resources, a new study has found. Shifts in water availability due to warming could decrease hydropower production by up to 23 percent by midcentury, […]