Despite a rush of rain and snow heading into 2022, 85% of California remains in severely dry conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. That’s why water agencies in Southern California and beyond are trying to squeeze a bit more water out of the storms that come this winter using a method called cloud seeding. […]
Sen. Bill Dodd introduced a new remote water monitoring bill this week aimed at encouraging more efficient use of water. With California experiencing longer and more frequent droughts, the new legislation that was authorized on Wednesday will allow for the remote sensing of water diversions and create a more accurate measurement of available resources, according […]
In a clear sign that the drought persists, California today adopted new emergency regulations aimed at stopping residents from wasting the state’s precious water. The rules ban practices such as hosing down sidewalks and driveways with drinking water, washing cars without a shutoff nozzle on the hose and irrigating lawns and gardens too soon after rain.
Recent rains have eased California’s drought, but in the dry November before December’s deluge, many of the state’s residents still weren’t heeding calls to conserve water. For the fifth month in a row since Gov. Gavin Newsom asked California residents to voluntarily cut water use, they missed the target — by a lot, largely due […]
The dusty hills of Griffith Park are sprouting shades of green. In Pasadena, water is streaming through arroyos that only weeks ago sat caked and dry. And from the perfect vantage point downtown, the distant San Gabriel Mountains are gleaming with crowns of snow. After one of the driest years in recent memory, Los Angeles — and […]
After two years of setbacks and struggles due to a severe drought, California got some good water news on Tuesday. The reservoir behind the tallest dam in the state and the nation, Lake Oroville in Butte County, now has enough water in it after heavy December rains that the power plant began operating again.
Can Cloud Seeding Squeeze More Rain out of Storms? How Much?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /KCRWby Kathryn BarnesDespite a rush of rain and snow heading into 2022, 85% of California remains in severely dry conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. That’s why water agencies in Southern California and beyond are trying to squeeze a bit more water out of the storms that come this winter using a method called cloud seeding. […]
Sen. Bill Dodd Introduces Remote Water Monitoring Bill
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Woodland Daily Democratby Robyn DobsonSen. Bill Dodd introduced a new remote water monitoring bill this week aimed at encouraging more efficient use of water. With California experiencing longer and more frequent droughts, the new legislation that was authorized on Wednesday will allow for the remote sensing of water diversions and create a more accurate measurement of available resources, according […]
No, California’s Drought Isn’t Over. Here’s Why.
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CalMattersby Rachel BeckerIn a clear sign that the drought persists, California today adopted new emergency regulations aimed at stopping residents from wasting the state’s precious water. The rules ban practices such as hosing down sidewalks and driveways with drinking water, washing cars without a shutoff nozzle on the hose and irrigating lawns and gardens too soon after rain.
California Approves New Water-Wasting Rules as Conservation Falls Below Newsom’s Target
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Mercury Newsby Paul Rogers Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityRecent rains have eased California’s drought, but in the dry November before December’s deluge, many of the state’s residents still weren’t heeding calls to conserve water. For the fifth month in a row since Gov. Gavin Newsom asked California residents to voluntarily cut water use, they missed the target — by a lot, largely due […]
California is Suddenly Snow-Capped and Very Wet. But How Long Will the Water Rush Last?
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Times by Hayley Smith and Paul DuginskiThe dusty hills of Griffith Park are sprouting shades of green. In Pasadena, water is streaming through arroyos that only weeks ago sat caked and dry. And from the perfect vantage point downtown, the distant San Gabriel Mountains are gleaming with crowns of snow. After one of the driest years in recent memory, Los Angeles — and […]
Lake Oroville Rises 89 Feet, Power Plant Resumes Operation After December Rains
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Mercury Newsby Paul RogersAfter two years of setbacks and struggles due to a severe drought, California got some good water news on Tuesday. The reservoir behind the tallest dam in the state and the nation, Lake Oroville in Butte County, now has enough water in it after heavy December rains that the power plant began operating again.