For more than 20 years, Tanya Trujillo has been immersed in the many challenges of the Colorado River, the drought-stressed lifeline for 40 million people from Denver to Los Angeles and the source of irrigation water for more than 5 million acres of winter lettuce, supermarket melons and other crops.
California will soak up some much needed rain this week on the heels of a sobering decision from the state to drastically reduce water distribution to the Los Angeles area due to our ongoing drought. Meanwhile, the San Diego County Water Authority gets less than 1% of its water from the state, a remarkable difference […]
San Diego County Water Authority General Manager Sandra Kerl recently sat down with Brown and Caldwell’s Wendy Broley, director of technical practices, and Mike Puccio, Southern California operations director, to talk about her experience dealing with unprecedented challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, wildfires, and drought.
Light to moderate precipitation in Southern California on Thursday may pave the way for a much stronger Pacific storm early next week, forecasters said. Thursday’s drizzle is expected to deliver about a quarter-inch of rain to the Los Angeles area — only slightly more than the rainfall totals earlier this week — and taper off […]
The river that supplies water to about 40 million people is getting worryingly dry. Since the federal government officially declared a water shortage this summer, the Colorado River has been thrust into national headlines, and so have the scientists and decision makers who track and shape its future.
Four projects are being added to a waitlist as well. According to the EPA, as funds become available, $6.7 billion in WIFIA loans will help finance over $15 billion in water infrastructure projects to protect public health and water quality across 24 states. “Far too many communities still face significant water challenges, making these transformative […]
A Colorado River Veteran Takes on the Top Water & Science Post at Interior Department
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Water Education Foundationby Douglas E. BeemanFor more than 20 years, Tanya Trujillo has been immersed in the many challenges of the Colorado River, the drought-stressed lifeline for 40 million people from Denver to Los Angeles and the source of irrigation water for more than 5 million acres of winter lettuce, supermarket melons and other crops.
How San Diego County’s Water Conservation Efforts Have Prepared Them for Severe Drought Conditions
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /ABC 7 Los Angeles by Reporter: Phillip Palmer and Videographer Darryl Kim Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityCalifornia will soak up some much needed rain this week on the heels of a sobering decision from the state to drastically reduce water distribution to the Los Angeles area due to our ongoing drought. Meanwhile, the San Diego County Water Authority gets less than 1% of its water from the state, a remarkable difference […]
10 Minutes With Sandra Kerl
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /BC WaterNews (Brown and Caldwell)by Wendy Broley and Mike Puccio Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthoritySan Diego County Water Authority General Manager Sandra Kerl recently sat down with Brown and Caldwell’s Wendy Broley, director of technical practices, and Mike Puccio, Southern California operations director, to talk about her experience dealing with unprecedented challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, wildfires, and drought.
Daily Showers Paving The Way For Heavy Rain Next Week
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Los Angeles Timesby Paul Duginski, Hayley SmithLight to moderate precipitation in Southern California on Thursday may pave the way for a much stronger Pacific storm early next week, forecasters said. Thursday’s drizzle is expected to deliver about a quarter-inch of rain to the Los Angeles area — only slightly more than the rainfall totals earlier this week — and taper off […]
With The Colorado River in Crisis, Those Who Decide Its Future Gather Under One Roof
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /KUNCby Alex HagerThe river that supplies water to about 40 million people is getting worryingly dry. Since the federal government officially declared a water shortage this summer, the Colorado River has been thrust into national headlines, and so have the scientists and decision makers who track and shape its future.
EPA Invites 39 New Projects to Apply for Water Infrastructure Loans
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Water & Wastes Digestby Cristina TuserFour projects are being added to a waitlist as well. According to the EPA, as funds become available, $6.7 billion in WIFIA loans will help finance over $15 billion in water infrastructure projects to protect public health and water quality across 24 states. “Far too many communities still face significant water challenges, making these transformative […]