If it seems there have been more and bigger earthquakes in Southern California recently, it’s because there have been more. Dr. Lucy Jones, a seismologist from California Technical Institute in Pasadena, posted on social media that there have been 13 earthquakes in Southern California with magnitudes of 4.0 or greater this year.
The Imperial Irrigation District in California, which uses more Colorado River water than any other district in the West, finalized an agreement on Monday to leave up to 700,000 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead through 2026. As part of the landmark conservation agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the district will receive federal […]
South of Headgate Rock Dam, beyond riverbanks lined with willow and mesquite, the broad floodplain of the Colorado River spreads across emerald fields and sun-bleached earth. The Colorado River has nourished these lands in present-day western Arizona for millennia, from the ancestral Mohave people who cultivated corn, squash, beans, and melons, to the contemporary farmers […]
The federal government is expected to announce water cuts soon that would affect some of the 40 million people reliant on the Colorado River, the powerhouse of the U.S. West. The Interior Department announces water availability for the coming year months in advance so Western cities, farmers and others can plan. Behind the scenes, however, […]
In a new study, UC San Diego researchers suggest Mars has large amounts of liquid water miles beneath its surface after analyzing data from NASA’s InSight lander mission. Why it matters: Knowing if, when, where and how much water exists on Mars helps scientists determine the water cycle and evolution of the planet, and whether it […]
California’s history is defined by building great and innovative infrastructure projects that improve our quality of life and set our state up for continued economic prosperity. From the Golden Gate Bridge to interstates 5 and 80, these projects are symbols of how major infrastructure investments can drive incredible economic growth. Though the creation of these […]
Are You Prepared? Stronger Earthquakes Striking in Southern California in 2024
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Times of San Diegoby Debbie L. SklarIf it seems there have been more and bigger earthquakes in Southern California recently, it’s because there have been more. Dr. Lucy Jones, a seismologist from California Technical Institute in Pasadena, posted on social media that there have been 13 earthquakes in Southern California with magnitudes of 4.0 or greater this year.
CA Farmers Agree to Conserve 700,000 Acre-Feet of Water in Lake Mead Through 2026
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Nevada Currentby Jennifer SolisThe Imperial Irrigation District in California, which uses more Colorado River water than any other district in the West, finalized an agreement on Monday to leave up to 700,000 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead through 2026. As part of the landmark conservation agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the district will receive federal […]
Some of Arizona’s Most Valuable Water Could Soon Hit the Market
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Circle of Blueby Brett WaltonSouth of Headgate Rock Dam, beyond riverbanks lined with willow and mesquite, the broad floodplain of the Colorado River spreads across emerald fields and sun-bleached earth. The Colorado River has nourished these lands in present-day western Arizona for millennia, from the ancestral Mohave people who cultivated corn, squash, beans, and melons, to the contemporary farmers […]
As Colorado River States Await Water Cuts, They Struggle to Find Agreement on Longer-Term Plans
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Associated Pressby Suman NaishadhamThe federal government is expected to announce water cuts soon that would affect some of the 40 million people reliant on the Colorado River, the powerhouse of the U.S. West. The Interior Department announces water availability for the coming year months in advance so Western cities, farmers and others can plan. Behind the scenes, however, […]
UCSD Researchers Suggest Mars has Water, a Key ‘Ingredient for Life’
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Axios San Diegoby Kate MurphyIn a new study, UC San Diego researchers suggest Mars has large amounts of liquid water miles beneath its surface after analyzing data from NASA’s InSight lander mission. Why it matters: Knowing if, when, where and how much water exists on Mars helps scientists determine the water cycle and evolution of the planet, and whether it […]
OPINION: Delta Tunnel Project will Protect California’s Vital Water Supply
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /The Mercury Newsby David Bini and Tim McRaeCalifornia’s history is defined by building great and innovative infrastructure projects that improve our quality of life and set our state up for continued economic prosperity. From the Golden Gate Bridge to interstates 5 and 80, these projects are symbols of how major infrastructure investments can drive incredible economic growth. Though the creation of these […]