The Yuba County Water Agency might sell billions of gallons of water to Marin County through a proposed pipeline across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. Under the proposed agreement, the agency would be able to sell Marin and the East Bay Municipal Utility District at least 10,000 acre-feet of water from its New Bullards Bar Reservoir […]
With the drought showing no signs of abating, California officials announced Wednesday they plan to deliver almost no water from the State Water Project to begin next year — and suggested that mandatory cutbacks in urban usage could come if conditions stay dry. Karla Nemeth, director of the Department of Water Resources, said the various […]
California water regulators have proposed new emergency drought regulations that would prohibit a wide range of wasteful water behaviors for the entire state. On Tuesday, the State Water Resources Control Board released a draft of the regulations that would prohibit “excessive” irrigation, ban the use of potable water for street cleaning and forbid landscape irrigation […]
Despite the wet start to this year’s rain season, Shasta Dam remains at only 25% capacity. “So three-quarters of the lake is empty; we need some really significant winter storms back-to-back-to-back to help fill this lake,” said Don Bader, the area manager at Shasta Dam. Bader says they would like to have the dam typically […]
Californians may face new restrictions, including fines for improperly washing their cars, as the state prepares to virtually eliminate the water it supplies to local communities as it grapples with an unrelenting drought.
Whoever coined the phrase “Whisky is for drinking, water is for fighting” didn’t have things quite right. In California, water is for scamming. The newest example is a majestically cynical ploy being foisted on taxpayers by some of the state’s premier water hogs, in the guise of a proposed ballot measure titled the “Water Infrastructure […]
Marin Water Managers Near Deal for Yuba County Supply
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Marin Indepedent Journalby Will HoustonThe Yuba County Water Agency might sell billions of gallons of water to Marin County through a proposed pipeline across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. Under the proposed agreement, the agency would be able to sell Marin and the East Bay Municipal Utility District at least 10,000 acre-feet of water from its New Bullards Bar Reservoir […]
As Drought Worsens, Officials say Mandatory Water Cuts Likely Coming for Urban Californians
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby Dale KaslerWith the drought showing no signs of abating, California officials announced Wednesday they plan to deliver almost no water from the State Water Project to begin next year — and suggested that mandatory cutbacks in urban usage could come if conditions stay dry. Karla Nemeth, director of the Department of Water Resources, said the various […]
State Water Board To Vote On Mandatory Statewide Water Restrictions
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Bay City News Foundation / SF Gateby Kiley RussellCalifornia water regulators have proposed new emergency drought regulations that would prohibit a wide range of wasteful water behaviors for the entire state. On Tuesday, the State Water Resources Control Board released a draft of the regulations that would prohibit “excessive” irrigation, ban the use of potable water for street cleaning and forbid landscape irrigation […]
Shasta Dam Still at 25% Capacity After Second-Driest Summer
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /KRCR TV by Kassandra GutierrezDespite the wet start to this year’s rain season, Shasta Dam remains at only 25% capacity. “So three-quarters of the lake is empty; we need some really significant winter storms back-to-back-to-back to help fill this lake,” said Don Bader, the area manager at Shasta Dam. Bader says they would like to have the dam typically […]
California Prepares for More Water Restrictions as Drought Worsens
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Wall Street Journalby Jim CarltonCalifornians may face new restrictions, including fines for improperly washing their cars, as the state prepares to virtually eliminate the water it supplies to local communities as it grapples with an unrelenting drought.
Opinion: This Proposed Ballot Measure Would Make You Pay for the Ag Industry’s Water Inefficiency
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Los Angeles Timesby Michael HiltzikWhoever coined the phrase “Whisky is for drinking, water is for fighting” didn’t have things quite right. In California, water is for scamming. The newest example is a majestically cynical ploy being foisted on taxpayers by some of the state’s premier water hogs, in the guise of a proposed ballot measure titled the “Water Infrastructure […]