In recent decades, wildfire conflagrations have increased in number, size, and intensity in many parts of the world, from the Amazon to Siberia and Australia to the western United States. The aftereffects of these fires provide windows into a future where wildfires have unprecedented deleterious effects on ecosystems and the organisms, including humans, that depend upon them—not the least of which is […]
Tehama County Farm Bureau acknowledges the hard work of its members and their ability to feed the world during these difficult times. “This past year has been a challenge for our local farmers and ranchers as the pandemic created a more difficult trading relationship resulting in lower prices for commodities,” said President Shelley Macdonald. “Add […]
Today’s Why Guy question comes from Todd, who asks, “Why can’t we build just one solar/hydro-powered desalination plant off the coast of California nearest the most drought-ridden city/cities?” Todd, as we sit squarely in the middle of another drought, adding more seawater desalination facilities has become a louder discussion. Right now, California has 12 desalination facilities in […]
In the American West, water has always been a challenge. Prior to the arrival of European explorers and settlers, there’s broad evidence that droughts and water cycles heavily affected Native Americans. For example, the people who built the Gila Cliff Dwellings may have left the area when water supplies dwindled. Later settlements by the descendants […]
In part one of this article, I covered the American West’s water problems, as well as some of the ways they have been solved with big engineering projects so far. Now, with climate change and growth both pushing the limits of water supplies, people are asking for even bigger projects, like a pipeline from the Mississippi […]
Historic low water levels at Lake Oroville will not impact the Santa Clarita Valley’s water supply this year, according to the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency. Dirk Marks, director of water resources for the agency, said that the water from Oroville, located in Northern California, represented 5% of the water the agency is contracted to receive from the State Water Project. SWP sites […]
Wildfires Are Threatening Municipal Water Supplies
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /EOSby Alex Tat-Shing Chow, Tanju Karanfil, and Randy A. DahlgrenIn recent decades, wildfire conflagrations have increased in number, size, and intensity in many parts of the world, from the Amazon to Siberia and Australia to the western United States. The aftereffects of these fires provide windows into a future where wildfires have unprecedented deleterious effects on ecosystems and the organisms, including humans, that depend upon them—not the least of which is […]
Local Farmers Sensitive to Drought, Water Needs for Crops and People
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Daily Newsby Tehama County Farm BureauTehama County Farm Bureau acknowledges the hard work of its members and their ability to feed the world during these difficult times. “This past year has been a challenge for our local farmers and ranchers as the pandemic created a more difficult trading relationship resulting in lower prices for commodities,” said President Shelley Macdonald. “Add […]
Why Can’t We Build a Desalination Facility Off the Coast of California Near Drought-ridden Cities?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /ABC10by Walt GrayToday’s Why Guy question comes from Todd, who asks, “Why can’t we build just one solar/hydro-powered desalination plant off the coast of California nearest the most drought-ridden city/cities?” Todd, as we sit squarely in the middle of another drought, adding more seawater desalination facilities has become a louder discussion. Right now, California has 12 desalination facilities in […]
Can Water Megaprojects Save The US Desert West? (Part 1)
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /CleanTechnicaby Jennifer SensibaIn the American West, water has always been a challenge. Prior to the arrival of European explorers and settlers, there’s broad evidence that droughts and water cycles heavily affected Native Americans. For example, the people who built the Gila Cliff Dwellings may have left the area when water supplies dwindled. Later settlements by the descendants […]
Can Water Megaprojects Save The US Desert West? (Part 2)
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /CleanTechnicaby Jennifer SensibaIn part one of this article, I covered the American West’s water problems, as well as some of the ways they have been solved with big engineering projects so far. Now, with climate change and growth both pushing the limits of water supplies, people are asking for even bigger projects, like a pipeline from the Mississippi […]
SCV Water Won’t Be Impacted By Historic Low Water Levels, Officials Say
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /SCV Newsby Kev KurdoghlianHistoric low water levels at Lake Oroville will not impact the Santa Clarita Valley’s water supply this year, according to the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency. Dirk Marks, director of water resources for the agency, said that the water from Oroville, located in Northern California, represented 5% of the water the agency is contracted to receive from the State Water Project. SWP sites […]