The U.S. government plans to reduce the amount of Colorado River water several states are permitted to use next year. The river supplies water to seven Western states, more than 20 Native American tribes, and two states in Mexico. Those states and the country of Mexico are also considering plans for how to share the […]
Farmers in the Imperial Valley of Southern California who use the most Colorado River water across the river basin have agreed to cut their use significantly in a new deal struck with the federal government. The cuts will happen through 2026 and add up to more than double the amount the entire state of Nevada […]
As La Niña gathers strength in the tropical Pacific, forecasters are warning that the climate pattern could plunge California back into drought conditions in the months ahead. La Niña is the drier component of the El Niño Southern Oscillation system, or ENSO, which is a main driver of climate and weather patterns across the globe. […]
A plan from water officials in Arizona, Nevada and California to cut back on the amount of water those states use from the Colorado River in exchange for money with hopes of saving 3 million acre-feet of water over three years is meeting conservation goals, a top water official said Wednesday. The 2023 agreement has already […]
The rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape is increasingly putting critical infrastructure at risk, with a watchdog putting The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under scrutiny for its lacklustre approach to cybersecurity in the water sector. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) report highlights alarming trends in cyber attacks targeting water and energy systems, emphasising the urgent need […]
A key Colorado River conservation goal just got more realistic. The Bureau of Reclamation approved an agreement this week that will keep 700,000 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead that would have been used by the Imperial Irrigation District, which uses more water from the river than any city or farming district in the West.
US Plans to Limit Water Usage from Colorado River
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /VOA Newsby Suman NaishadhamThe U.S. government plans to reduce the amount of Colorado River water several states are permitted to use next year. The river supplies water to seven Western states, more than 20 Native American tribes, and two states in Mexico. Those states and the country of Mexico are also considering plans for how to share the […]
SoCal Farmers Agree to Big Cuts to Colorado River Water Use in Major Deal with Feds
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /LAistby Erin StoneFarmers in the Imperial Valley of Southern California who use the most Colorado River water across the river basin have agreed to cut their use significantly in a new deal struck with the federal government. The cuts will happen through 2026 and add up to more than double the amount the entire state of Nevada […]
As La Niña Strengthens, Forecasters Warn of a Potential Return to Drought
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Los Angeles Timesby Hayley Smith and Grace TooheyAs La Niña gathers strength in the tropical Pacific, forecasters are warning that the climate pattern could plunge California back into drought conditions in the months ahead. La Niña is the drier component of the El Niño Southern Oscillation system, or ENSO, which is a main driver of climate and weather patterns across the globe. […]
Federal Official: Nevada, Lower Basin States Meet Key Colorado River Water Goals Ahead of Schedule
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Las Vegas Sunby Kyle ChouinardA plan from water officials in Arizona, Nevada and California to cut back on the amount of water those states use from the Colorado River in exchange for money with hopes of saving 3 million acre-feet of water over three years is meeting conservation goals, a top water official said Wednesday. The 2023 agreement has already […]
US Gov’t Agency Issues Warning over Water Sector’s Security
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Cyber Magazineby Kristian McCannThe rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape is increasingly putting critical infrastructure at risk, with a watchdog putting The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under scrutiny for its lacklustre approach to cybersecurity in the water sector. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) report highlights alarming trends in cyber attacks targeting water and energy systems, emphasising the urgent need […]
Feds will Pay California Farmers Not to Use Colorado River Water
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Las Vegas Review Journalby Alan HalalyA key Colorado River conservation goal just got more realistic. The Bureau of Reclamation approved an agreement this week that will keep 700,000 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead that would have been used by the Imperial Irrigation District, which uses more water from the river than any city or farming district in the West.