As I write this on an October weekend, rain is falling steadily in Davis and has been for most of the day. This is the first real rain we have had in over seven months. But it is not the end of the drought. Multiple storms are needed. The landscape is a dry sponge, reservoirs […]
Washington has become known as the town where nothing gets done. But Congress on Nov. 5 approved a bipartisan $1.2-trillion infrastructure bill that lawmakers say will expand access to high-speed internet, rebuild old roads and bridges and create networks of electric car charging stations. Biden is scheduled to sign the bill Monday during a ceremony […]
Southern California’s largest urban water district declared a drought emergency on Tuesday and called for local water suppliers to immediately cut the use of water from the State Water Project. The resolution passed by the board of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California calls on people across the region to step up conservation efforts, […]
Around the U.S., cities are increasingly warming to an idea that once induced gags: Sterilize wastewater from toilets, sinks and factories, and eventually pipe it back into homes and businesses as tap water. In the Los Angeles area, plans to recycle wastewater for drinking are moving along with little fanfare just two decades after similar […]
Rain and gusty winds are coming to Northern California with precipitation in Sacramento expected to start as soon as Monday evening. Sacramento can expect up to 1 inch of rain along with wind speeds between 30 to 35 mph starting Monday around 5 p.m. into Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service’s Sacramento office. […]
Another atmospheric river swept through the Bay Area this week, adding to what has been a wet start to the rainy season. So how much did the second round of rain add to the state’s water supply?
Which Species Will Survive? Climate Change Enhances the Vulnerability of California Freshwater Fishes to Severe Drought
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /California Water Blogby Peter MoyleAs I write this on an October weekend, rain is falling steadily in Davis and has been for most of the day. This is the first real rain we have had in over seven months. But it is not the end of the drought. Multiple storms are needed. The landscape is a dry sponge, reservoirs […]
Infrastructure Week is Finally Here. What California Will Get
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Los Angeles Timesby Ernie B. LoganWashington has become known as the town where nothing gets done. But Congress on Nov. 5 approved a bipartisan $1.2-trillion infrastructure bill that lawmakers say will expand access to high-speed internet, rebuild old roads and bridges and create networks of electric car charging stations. Biden is scheduled to sign the bill Monday during a ceremony […]
Metropolitan Water District Declares Drought Emergency in Southern California
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesSouthern California’s largest urban water district declared a drought emergency on Tuesday and called for local water suppliers to immediately cut the use of water from the State Water Project. The resolution passed by the board of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California calls on people across the region to step up conservation efforts, […]
As Cities Grow, Wastewater Recycling Gets Another Look
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /AP Newsby Brittany Peterson and Sam MetzAround the U.S., cities are increasingly warming to an idea that once induced gags: Sterilize wastewater from toilets, sinks and factories, and eventually pipe it back into homes and businesses as tap water. In the Los Angeles area, plans to recycle wastewater for drinking are moving along with little fanfare just two decades after similar […]
Heavy Rain and Winter Weather Headed to Northern California. Here’s the Latest Forecast
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The Sacramento Beeby Brianna TaylorRain and gusty winds are coming to Northern California with precipitation in Sacramento expected to start as soon as Monday evening. Sacramento can expect up to 1 inch of rain along with wind speeds between 30 to 35 mph starting Monday around 5 p.m. into Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service’s Sacramento office. […]
Here’s How Much the Latest Atmospheric River Added to California Reservoir Levels
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /San Francisco Chronicleby Danielle EcheverriaAnother atmospheric river swept through the Bay Area this week, adding to what has been a wet start to the rainy season. So how much did the second round of rain add to the state’s water supply?