In New York City, a tropical storm delivered record-breaking rains this weekend. Heavy downpours caused devastating flash floods in central Tennessee, tearing apart houses and killing more than 20 people. Yet, California and much of the West remained in the deepest drought in at least two decades, the product of a long-term precipitation shortfall and temperatures that are much hotter than […]
The Senate Rules Committee last week unanimously approved Gov. Gavin Newsom’s reappointment of Joaquin Esquivel as chair of the State Water Resources Control Board. Esquivel fielded questions from senators covering a range of contentious issues the administration has been grappling with across two presidential administration and an extreme drought.
In response to worsening drought conditions, the board of Southern California’s regional water wholesaler and other water agencies across the Southwest have announced a partnership with the federal government to fund a short-term agricultural land fallowing program in California that will conserve water on a large scale. The partnership among the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the Metropolitan […]
After declaring a State 2 water alert, the City of Sacramento is asking residents to reduce their water usage by 15%. In a press release, city council called on residents, businesses, and city operations to voluntarily lower their water usage. For those looking to wash their car, Tuesday’s declaration means they’ll only be allowed to do so […]
The Dixie Fire has consumed over 730,000 acres and is now the second largest fire in California’s history. High winds coupled with low humidity, high temperatures and drought-parched vegetation make extinguishing it a devilish challenge in such difficult terrain. The fire destroyed much of the town of Greenville, the largest town in my valley. For weeks, I’ve gone […]
These Maps Tell the Story of Two Americas: One Parched, One Soaked
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The New York Timesby Aatish Bhatia and Nadja PopovichIn New York City, a tropical storm delivered record-breaking rains this weekend. Heavy downpours caused devastating flash floods in central Tennessee, tearing apart houses and killing more than 20 people. Yet, California and much of the West remained in the deepest drought in at least two decades, the product of a long-term precipitation shortfall and temperatures that are much hotter than […]
Amid California’s Drought Turmoil, Lawmakers Praise Water Board Chair
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Agri-Pulseby Brad HookerThe Senate Rules Committee last week unanimously approved Gov. Gavin Newsom’s reappointment of Joaquin Esquivel as chair of the State Water Resources Control Board. Esquivel fielded questions from senators covering a range of contentious issues the administration has been grappling with across two presidential administration and an extreme drought.
Metropolitan Water District, Supplier of Most of Pasadena’s Water, Partners with Other Agencies to Conserve Water in Lake Mead
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Pasadena Nowby City News ServiceIn response to worsening drought conditions, the board of Southern California’s regional water wholesaler and other water agencies across the Southwest have announced a partnership with the federal government to fund a short-term agricultural land fallowing program in California that will conserve water on a large scale. The partnership among the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the Metropolitan […]
Sacramento Asking People to Reduce Water Use by 15%, Doubles Fines for Water Waste
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /ABC10by Chris BakerAfter declaring a State 2 water alert, the City of Sacramento is asking residents to reduce their water usage by 15%. In a press release, city council called on residents, businesses, and city operations to voluntarily lower their water usage. For those looking to wash their car, Tuesday’s declaration means they’ll only be allowed to do so […]
Audit Blasts California for Water and Transportation Infrastructure
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Agri-Pulseby Brad HookerA state auditor report cites a number of issues posing high risks to the state, including aging dams and a backlog of road repairs.
Opinion: Dixie Fire Isn’t Just Destroying Towns. California’s Water and Power Supply Is Under Threat
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The Sacramento Beeby Jonathan KuselThe Dixie Fire has consumed over 730,000 acres and is now the second largest fire in California’s history. High winds coupled with low humidity, high temperatures and drought-parched vegetation make extinguishing it a devilish challenge in such difficult terrain. The fire destroyed much of the town of Greenville, the largest town in my valley. For weeks, I’ve gone […]