Drought across the Western U.S. has forced California to ration water to farms. Hydroelectric dams barely work. The smallest spark — from a lawnmower or even a flat tire — can explode into a wildfire. While this region has always had dry summers, they’re supposed to follow a pattern that leads to relief with the arrival of the […]
On any given day a small group of farmers gather behind Jimmy’s One Stop on Airport Way, kick back in resin patio chairs and shoot the breeze under a canopy of ragged trees. If they glance to the east they can see the future of Manteca — as well as farmers in the South San […]
A harvester rumbles through the fields in the early morning light, mowing down rows of corn and chopping up ears, husks and stalks into mulch for feed at a local dairy. The cows won’t get their salad next year, at least not from this farm. There won’t be enough water to plant the corn crop. […]
Officials in Lower Colorado River Basin states want to slow the decline of Lake Mead’s water levels over the next few years by paying Southern California farmers not to plant crops.
Despite a week-old curtailment order, water levels in the upper Russian River remain stubbornly low. Since the end of July, operators of the Coyote Valley Dam at Lake Mendocino have sent 115 cubic feet per second down the Russian River. By the time the river reaches Healdsburg, barely 20 percent of the water remains.
California’s Dry Season is Turning Into a Permanent State of Being
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Bloomberg Greenby David R Baker, Brian K Sullivan, Josh SaulDrought across the Western U.S. has forced California to ration water to farms. Hydroelectric dams barely work. The smallest spark — from a lawnmower or even a flat tire — can explode into a wildfire. While this region has always had dry summers, they’re supposed to follow a pattern that leads to relief with the arrival of the […]
Stanislaus River Basin Suffering from Its 5th Driest Year Since 1901
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Manteca/Ripon Bulletinby Dennis WyattOn any given day a small group of farmers gather behind Jimmy’s One Stop on Airport Way, kick back in resin patio chairs and shoot the breeze under a canopy of ragged trees. If they glance to the east they can see the future of Manteca — as well as farmers in the South San […]
How Dry are Our Lakes as Drought Continues On Central and South Coasts?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /KCLU Santa Barbaraby Caroline FeradayThe Central and South Coasts are once again experiencing a drought. We take a look at how it’s affecting one part of our region’s water supply.
First Water Cuts in US West Supply to Hammer Arizona Farmers
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /AP Newsby Felicia FonsecaA harvester rumbles through the fields in the early morning light, mowing down rows of corn and chopping up ears, husks and stalks into mulch for feed at a local dairy. The cows won’t get their salad next year, at least not from this farm. There won’t be enough water to plant the corn crop. […]
New Plan Slows Lake Mead Decline by Paying Farms Not to Plant Crops
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Las Vegas Review-Journalby Blake ApgarOfficials in Lower Colorado River Basin states want to slow the decline of Lake Mead’s water levels over the next few years by paying Southern California farmers not to plant crops.
Despite Curtailment Order, Water Still Vanishing
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /KRCBby Marc AlbertDespite a week-old curtailment order, water levels in the upper Russian River remain stubbornly low. Since the end of July, operators of the Coyote Valley Dam at Lake Mendocino have sent 115 cubic feet per second down the Russian River. By the time the river reaches Healdsburg, barely 20 percent of the water remains.