Even with the recent storm drenching Northern California, it’s important that residents conserve water, experts said. The storm — which included a ‘bomb cyclone’ — dropped more than five inches of rain on the capital city in 24 hours. But it won’t end the state’s drought. And next year could be dry, too.
Last week, the City Council passed a resolution rescinding the Stage 2 Water Warning and lifting all mandatory water conservation restrictions within the Fort Bragg water service area. The recent rainfall plus the success of the City’s Desalination-Reverse Osmosis Treatment System eliminated the current need for water conservation measures. Due to the conservation efforts of […]
On the Earth’s surface, the end of a drought is usually obvious. Rainfall arrives, streams and rivers increase in volume or begin to flow again, vegetation perks up, and parched soils regain their moisture. But what about below the earth’s surface? In particular, how does groundwater respond to the end of drought? Given the critical […]
A delegation of 15 state lawmakers is joining a conference of world leaders in Scotland to discuss climate change solutions. As leaders of the world’s 5th largest economy, their participation is important, but it’s more urgent for them to act once they return. The latest research reveals California’s climate crisis overwhelms policies to stop it, and our low-income communities, […]
Whenever California is pummeled by drought — as is still very much the case despite recent rain — a lot of people find themselves asking, “What if we got water from the ocean?” In San Diego County, it’s already happening at a $1 billion facility by the beach. Recently, as I reported on San Diego’s decades-long quest for water […]
Given the quantity and intensity of last week’s rain, an obvious question is: ‘Is the drought over?’ Alas, the answer is a resounding no. But, the data are interesting and worth thinking about in more detail. As of now, the 8 station index in the northern Sierra registers 12.6 inches of cumulative precipitation. Because the […]
California Drought Persists, Even With Recent Rain. Conserve Water Now With These Tips
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The Sacramento Beeby Hanh TruongEven with the recent storm drenching Northern California, it’s important that residents conserve water, experts said. The storm — which included a ‘bomb cyclone’ — dropped more than five inches of rain on the capital city in 24 hours. But it won’t end the state’s drought. And next year could be dry, too.
Fort Bragg City Council Lifts All Water Conservation Restrictions
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Mendocino BeaconLast week, the City Council passed a resolution rescinding the Stage 2 Water Warning and lifting all mandatory water conservation restrictions within the Fort Bragg water service area. The recent rainfall plus the success of the City’s Desalination-Reverse Osmosis Treatment System eliminated the current need for water conservation measures. Due to the conservation efforts of […]
Study: Droughts May Affect Groundwater More Than Expected
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /American Society of Civil Engineersby Jay LandersOn the Earth’s surface, the end of a drought is usually obvious. Rainfall arrives, streams and rivers increase in volume or begin to flow again, vegetation perks up, and parched soils regain their moisture. But what about below the earth’s surface? In particular, how does groundwater respond to the end of drought? Given the critical […]
Opinion: California Must Act Urgently on Climate
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /CalMattersby Mike YoungA delegation of 15 state lawmakers is joining a conference of world leaders in Scotland to discuss climate change solutions. As leaders of the world’s 5th largest economy, their participation is important, but it’s more urgent for them to act once they return. The latest research reveals California’s climate crisis overwhelms policies to stop it, and our low-income communities, […]
How San Diego Gets Drinking Water From the Ocean
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The New York Timesby Jill Cowan Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityWhenever California is pummeled by drought — as is still very much the case despite recent rain — a lot of people find themselves asking, “What if we got water from the ocean?” In San Diego County, it’s already happening at a $1 billion facility by the beach. Recently, as I reported on San Diego’s decades-long quest for water […]
Opinion: Can One Atmospheric River End California’s Drought?
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /California Water Blogby Andrew L. Rypel and Jay LundGiven the quantity and intensity of last week’s rain, an obvious question is: ‘Is the drought over?’ Alas, the answer is a resounding no. But, the data are interesting and worth thinking about in more detail. As of now, the 8 station index in the northern Sierra registers 12.6 inches of cumulative precipitation. Because the […]