Droughts in the Western U.S. make headlines worldwide, posing particular challenges for people living and working in the affected regions. Here’s a close examination of the effects of drought on available water resources. The Effects of California Drought Vary by Location People regularly discuss California when talking about long-term drought, particularly because the state often […]
With the state in the grips of a historic drought, reservoirs in Santa Clara County are at extremely low levels, as seen in a new video from the county’s water provider. Santa Clara Valley Water, which provides for and manages the water needs of two million people in the county, released a new video Wednesday […]
It has been a very active monsoon season, especially in Arizona. However, here in Southern California, we do not expect much rain during the summer, and the totals we have seen thus far will not be a drought buster. What is the monsoon? Here is a little recap: monsoon season occurs when upper-level winds shift, […]
The Bay Area water system is a byzantine patchwork of agencies — more than 50 in all — that provides water to customers. Some are the ones you see on your water bill. Others are middlemen that provide water to local agencies at the wholesale level. And some of that water makes a long journey. […]
Dams are killing salmon on the river’s lower half, while irrigation threatens endangered species on the upper half. It’s been a tough year for the Klamath River. The Klamath, which flows through Oregon and Northern California and into the Pacific Ocean, is suffering from drought and infrastructure problems. That’s caused trouble, not just for the […]
Congressional leaders are calling on President Joe Biden to declare a drought disaster in the West as record temperatures and historic wildfires batter multiple states. In letter, Reps. Joe Neguse of Colorado and Jared Huffman of California, Democrats whose districts have been ravaged by drought and wildfires, ask Biden and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to release additional resources […]
What is the Drought’s Effect on Western U.S. Water Resources?
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kristiene Gong /Water & Wastes Digestby Emily NewtonDroughts in the Western U.S. make headlines worldwide, posing particular challenges for people living and working in the affected regions. Here’s a close examination of the effects of drought on available water resources. The Effects of California Drought Vary by Location People regularly discuss California when talking about long-term drought, particularly because the state often […]
Drought Emergency: Santa Clara Water Officials Issue Dire Warning as Reservoirs Dip to Historic Lows
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kristiene Gong /CBS 5 SF Bay AreaWith the state in the grips of a historic drought, reservoirs in Santa Clara County are at extremely low levels, as seen in a new video from the county’s water provider. Santa Clara Valley Water, which provides for and manages the water needs of two million people in the county, released a new video Wednesday […]
Significant Summer Rain Not Enough to Erase SoCal Drought
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kristiene Gong /Spectrum News 1by Jacqueline BennettIt has been a very active monsoon season, especially in Arizona. However, here in Southern California, we do not expect much rain during the summer, and the totals we have seen thus far will not be a drought buster. What is the monsoon? Here is a little recap: monsoon season occurs when upper-level winds shift, […]
Bay Area: Do You Know Where Your Water Comes From?
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kristiene Gong /KQEDby Lauren Sommer, Ezra David Romero, Katrina SchwartzThe Bay Area water system is a byzantine patchwork of agencies — more than 50 in all — that provides water to customers. Some are the ones you see on your water bill. Others are middlemen that provide water to local agencies at the wholesale level. And some of that water makes a long journey. […]
Confused About What’s Happening on the Klamath? Here’s a Rundown
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kristiene Gong /High Country Newsby Brian OasterDams are killing salmon on the river’s lower half, while irrigation threatens endangered species on the upper half. It’s been a tough year for the Klamath River. The Klamath, which flows through Oregon and Northern California and into the Pacific Ocean, is suffering from drought and infrastructure problems. That’s caused trouble, not just for the […]
Western Lawmakers Call on Biden, FEMA to Declare Drought Disaster
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /NBC Newsby Alicia Victoria LozanoCongressional leaders are calling on President Joe Biden to declare a drought disaster in the West as record temperatures and historic wildfires batter multiple states. In letter, Reps. Joe Neguse of Colorado and Jared Huffman of California, Democrats whose districts have been ravaged by drought and wildfires, ask Biden and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to release additional resources […]