California is in a drought, with almost half of the state in exceptional drought, the worst level of drought intensity. With a situation this significant, many areas of the state are being asked to cut down on water usage. Water is one of Earth’s most valuable resources, and we can’t live without it, which is […]
Water transfers, trades and sales doubled this year as drought left San Joaquin Valley farmers scrambling for supplies. “This has been kind of an exceptional year for transfers,” said Sam Boland-Brien, program manager at the State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Water Rights. Boland-Brien said he’s seen about twice the amount of transfers this […]
Social media users are playing the blame game when it comes to California’s drought. Read enough comments online and you’ll see many similar responses blaming the state government for its management of water: California should have more water storage. California dumps water into the ocean. Northern California sends too much water to Southern California.
At first glance at the north fork of the Mokelumne River, the water supply looks healthy for Amador County, but some waterways like Sutter Creek sit dry.
When Virginia Iglesias goes climbing in Eldorado Canyon or skis the Gore Range, she tries to block out all the big data she collects as a researcher for the University of Colorado’s Earth Lab climate change section. But it’s hard to ignore. The wildfire smoke and ozone choking her climbing friends and obscuring the views […]
Las Vegas visitors can still snap selfies with the mermaids swimming among tropical fish in the Silverton Casino’s massive aquarium and gaze at the colorful dancing water displays of the iconic Bellagio fountains — for now. But southern Nevada and much of the American West are struggling to cope with a worsening drought that has […]
Every Drop Counts in the Current California Drought
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Spectrum News 1by Leah FreemanCalifornia is in a drought, with almost half of the state in exceptional drought, the worst level of drought intensity. With a situation this significant, many areas of the state are being asked to cut down on water usage. Water is one of Earth’s most valuable resources, and we can’t live without it, which is […]
Water Transfers Helped Farmers Survive This Year. Now, All Eyes Are on the Coming Water Year
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /SJV Waterby Jesse VadWater transfers, trades and sales doubled this year as drought left San Joaquin Valley farmers scrambling for supplies. “This has been kind of an exceptional year for transfers,” said Sam Boland-Brien, program manager at the State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Water Rights. Boland-Brien said he’s seen about twice the amount of transfers this […]
Who Is to Blame for California’s Drought?
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /UC Davis Magazineby Cody KitauraSocial media users are playing the blame game when it comes to California’s drought. Read enough comments online and you’ll see many similar responses blaming the state government for its management of water: California should have more water storage. California dumps water into the ocean. Northern California sends too much water to Southern California.
Amador County Water Officials Ask Customers to Cut Usage by 20%
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Fox40by Gurajpal Sangha, Jonathan TarayaAt first glance at the north fork of the Mokelumne River, the water supply looks healthy for Amador County, but some waterways like Sutter Creek sit dry.
Climate Change Isn’t Coming in the Future, It’s Already Here. This Is How It’s Impacting Your Everyday Life.
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The Colorado Sunby Michael BoothWhen Virginia Iglesias goes climbing in Eldorado Canyon or skis the Gore Range, she tries to block out all the big data she collects as a researcher for the University of Colorado’s Earth Lab climate change section. But it’s hard to ignore. The wildfire smoke and ozone choking her climbing friends and obscuring the views […]
In Response to Western Drought, a Flood of Legislation
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Roll Callby Joseph MortonLas Vegas visitors can still snap selfies with the mermaids swimming among tropical fish in the Silverton Casino’s massive aquarium and gaze at the colorful dancing water displays of the iconic Bellagio fountains — for now. But southern Nevada and much of the American West are struggling to cope with a worsening drought that has […]