A federal dam in Arizona that provides electricity to millions of Americans is at risk this year of running out of the minimum level of water required to generate that power. Glen Canyon Dam, completed in 1963 and brought online two years later, is at 27 percent capacity, the lowest since it was filled, Bureau […]
The average temperature for the last six months is the hottest recorded in Colorado and the country as a whole, according to data released this week by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The next-highest six-month average temperature peak in Colorado came during the 1930s Dust Bowl era, the data shows.
After one of its driest summers in years, satellite images show that Mount Shasta is blanketed in its signature snow once again after December storms swept across Northern California. The images show the mountain nearly entirely devoid of snow in early September, after a very hot summer for the region compounded the lack of snowpack after two severely […]
The recent rains were much needed, but they were not enough to get the state out of the drought. One of the first counties in the Northstate to declare a local drought emergency, Glenn County, is still experiencing water supply issues. “The rain is always good and the snow is even better because snow will last […]
After months of falling short, Santa Clara County residents have finally begun to hit the target when it comes to water conservation — and the threat of higher water bills may have played a role. Following two record-dry years, the Santa Clara Valley Water District declared a drought emergency in June and asked the county’s […]
An estimated 371,000 Californians — about 1% of the state’s residents — rely on drinking water that may contain high levels of toxic chemicals such as arsenic, nitrate or hexavalent chromium, according to a study from the University of California campuses in Berkeley and Los Angeles. In a news release issued Tuesday by UC Berkeley, […]
Dam Providing Power to Millions Nears Critically Low Water Level
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Roll Callby Benjamin J. HulacA federal dam in Arizona that provides electricity to millions of Americans is at risk this year of running out of the minimum level of water required to generate that power. Glen Canyon Dam, completed in 1963 and brought online two years later, is at 27 percent capacity, the lowest since it was filled, Bureau […]
Colorado Had Hottest Six Months in History, New Data Shows
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Denver Postby Conrad SwansonThe average temperature for the last six months is the hottest recorded in Colorado and the country as a whole, according to data released this week by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The next-highest six-month average temperature peak in Colorado came during the 1930s Dust Bowl era, the data shows.
Satellite Images Show Mount Shasta’s Transformation After an Exceptionally Dry Summer
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /San Francisco Chronicleby Danielle EcheverriaAfter one of its driest summers in years, satellite images show that Mount Shasta is blanketed in its signature snow once again after December storms swept across Northern California. The images show the mountain nearly entirely devoid of snow in early September, after a very hot summer for the region compounded the lack of snowpack after two severely […]
Glenn County Residents Continue to Feel the Impacts of the Drought
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /KRCR-TVby Kelly DeLeonThe recent rains were much needed, but they were not enough to get the state out of the drought. One of the first counties in the Northstate to declare a local drought emergency, Glenn County, is still experiencing water supply issues. “The rain is always good and the snow is even better because snow will last […]
California Drought: Santa Clara County Residents Exceed Water Conservation Targets
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Mercury Timesby Paul RogersAfter months of falling short, Santa Clara County residents have finally begun to hit the target when it comes to water conservation — and the threat of higher water bills may have played a role. Following two record-dry years, the Santa Clara Valley Water District declared a drought emergency in June and asked the county’s […]
UC Study Finds Safe Drinking Water Remains Out of Reach for Many Californians
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /NBC Bay Areaby Bay City NewsAn estimated 371,000 Californians — about 1% of the state’s residents — rely on drinking water that may contain high levels of toxic chemicals such as arsenic, nitrate or hexavalent chromium, according to a study from the University of California campuses in Berkeley and Los Angeles. In a news release issued Tuesday by UC Berkeley, […]