The water year has officially come to an end — and once again, the Bay Area has come up dry. How dry? The region received a little more than a third of normal precipitation from Oct. 1, 2020, to Sept. 30, 2021, according to data from the National Weather Service — a common occurrence for […]
As the deepening drought threatens to dry up some West Marin wells in the coming months, the county government wants to tap into dwindling reservoirs to avoid a potential public health emergency. The county proposes to truck reservoir water for the next four months to an estimated 10 to 20 residences in areas such as […]
What if farmers could use half the water than they are now without sacrificing crop yield? Arizona would be a different place. There are roughly 946,000 acres of farmland in the state, according to the most recent federal farm census in 2018, using an estimated 4.4 million acre-feet of water.
The term La Niña may be one that casual weather observers as well as aficionados hear meteorologists using from time to time, especially when breaking down long-term weather trends or providing a sneak peek at conditions expected during an upcoming winter or hurricane season. But, what exactly is La Niña? Let’s take an in-depth look. The key to how winter in […]
With snowpack and storage at historic lows, California and 95% of the West are suffering the worst drought in modern history. Marin and Santa Clara counties have imposed mandatory cutbacks, and other counties are considering the same. However painful, it is time for California to move quickly. Here are the steps — starting with the […]
Happy New Water Year. For those of us who work on California water challenges, the start of the new year isn’t Jan. 1; it’s Oct. 1, the official beginning of the state’s wet season. This is the time of year we start to look out over the Pacific for the storms we hope will bring […]
S.F. Saw Just 9 Inches of Rain This ‘Water Year.’ Here’s How That Compares to Normal
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /San Francisco Chronicleby Kellie HwangThe water year has officially come to an end — and once again, the Bay Area has come up dry. How dry? The region received a little more than a third of normal precipitation from Oct. 1, 2020, to Sept. 30, 2021, according to data from the National Weather Service — a common occurrence for […]
Drought: Marin Requests Reservoir Water for Rural Residents
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Marinijby Will HoustonAs the deepening drought threatens to dry up some West Marin wells in the coming months, the county government wants to tap into dwindling reservoirs to avoid a potential public health emergency. The county proposes to truck reservoir water for the next four months to an estimated 10 to 20 residences in areas such as […]
Opinion: What if Farmers Really Could Use 50% Less Water? Arizona Would Be a Different Place
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /AZ Centralby Joanna AllhandsWhat if farmers could use half the water than they are now without sacrificing crop yield? Arizona would be a different place. There are roughly 946,000 acres of farmland in the state, according to the most recent federal farm census in 2018, using an estimated 4.4 million acre-feet of water.
What is La Niña ?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /AccuWeatherby Mary GilbertThe term La Niña may be one that casual weather observers as well as aficionados hear meteorologists using from time to time, especially when breaking down long-term weather trends or providing a sneak peek at conditions expected during an upcoming winter or hurricane season. But, what exactly is La Niña? Let’s take an in-depth look. The key to how winter in […]
Opinion: How California Can Solve Its Growing Water Crisis
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Merecury Newsby Steve Westly and Gary KremenWith snowpack and storage at historic lows, California and 95% of the West are suffering the worst drought in modern history. Marin and Santa Clara counties have imposed mandatory cutbacks, and other counties are considering the same. However painful, it is time for California to move quickly. Here are the steps — starting with the […]
Opinion: Happy New Water Year — Californians Have to Face Some Difficult Wet Season Truths
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Times by Peter GleickHappy New Water Year. For those of us who work on California water challenges, the start of the new year isn’t Jan. 1; it’s Oct. 1, the official beginning of the state’s wet season. This is the time of year we start to look out over the Pacific for the storms we hope will bring […]