California’s five-year drought that ended in 2016 was brutal, one of the most severe in history. It unfolded during historic statewide high temperatures and included the driest four-year period on record and the lowest Sierra Nevada snowpack ever recorded. It took sacrifice and resolve, but the state made it through that challenge, thanks in part to a […]
A review of 170 years of water-related successes in California suggests that most successes can be traced directly to past mistakes. California’s highly variable climate has made it a crucible for innovations in water technology and policy. Similar water imperatives have led to advances in water management in other parts of the world. A close […]
Thirty-five years ago, California voters approved a landmark law meant to halt exposure to dangerous chemicals in drinking water and everyday products like food, flip-flops, and face shields. Decades later, the water cases are few and far between—while hundreds of product lawsuits bring in millions of dollars annually for plaintiffs’ attorneys, some of whom represent […]
In Fort Bragg on the Mendocino Coast, city leaders are rushing to install an emergency desalination system. In Healdsburg, lawn watering is banned with fines of up to $1,000. In Hornbrook, a small town in Siskiyou County, faucets have gone completely dry, and the chairman of the water district is driving 15 miles each way […]
As drought conditions continue throughout Butte County, the Department of Water Resources is currently projecting that the surface water level of Lake Oroville could reach an all-time low of 640 feet above sea level by October or November. As of Thursday, Lake Oroville’s surface water level was 648.47 feet above sea level. When full Lake Oroville’s surface […]
Concerning news about Utah’s extreme drought keeps coming. On Wednesday, Utah’s Department of Natural Resources said the drought continues to have “a stranglehold on the state,” despite wild weather swings that dumped rain in some areas. Washington Post Columnist David Von Drehle recently wrote an opinion piece about the drought gripping the West. He spoke […]
Opinion: It’s Time Again for Water Officials to Sound the Alarm
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Ventura County Starby The Star Editorial BoardCalifornia’s five-year drought that ended in 2016 was brutal, one of the most severe in history. It unfolded during historic statewide high temperatures and included the driest four-year period on record and the lowest Sierra Nevada snowpack ever recorded. It took sacrifice and resolve, but the state made it through that challenge, thanks in part to a […]
The California Water Model: Resilience Through Failure
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /California Water Blogby Nicholas Pinter, Jay Lund, Peter MoyleA review of 170 years of water-related successes in California suggests that most successes can be traced directly to past mistakes. California’s highly variable climate has made it a crucible for innovations in water technology and policy. Similar water imperatives have led to advances in water management in other parts of the world. A close […]
California Toxics Law: Few Water Cases, But Millions for Lawyers
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Bloomberg Lawby Emily C. DooleyThirty-five years ago, California voters approved a landmark law meant to halt exposure to dangerous chemicals in drinking water and everyday products like food, flip-flops, and face shields. Decades later, the water cases are few and far between—while hundreds of product lawsuits bring in millions of dollars annually for plaintiffs’ attorneys, some of whom represent […]
California Drought: Dozens of Communities are at Risk of Running Out of Water
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Mercury News (Bay Area)by Paul RogersIn Fort Bragg on the Mendocino Coast, city leaders are rushing to install an emergency desalination system. In Healdsburg, lawn watering is banned with fines of up to $1,000. In Hornbrook, a small town in Siskiyou County, faucets have gone completely dry, and the chairman of the water district is driving 15 miles each way […]
Projection: Lake Oroville Could Reach Record Low by November
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Enterprise-Recordby Justin CouchotAs drought conditions continue throughout Butte County, the Department of Water Resources is currently projecting that the surface water level of Lake Oroville could reach an all-time low of 640 feet above sea level by October or November. As of Thursday, Lake Oroville’s surface water level was 648.47 feet above sea level. When full Lake Oroville’s surface […]
A Major Drought Is Gripping the West. Still, There’s Reason to Be Hopeful the Water Situation Will Improve
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /KUER Utahby Pamela McCallConcerning news about Utah’s extreme drought keeps coming. On Wednesday, Utah’s Department of Natural Resources said the drought continues to have “a stranglehold on the state,” despite wild weather swings that dumped rain in some areas. Washington Post Columnist David Von Drehle recently wrote an opinion piece about the drought gripping the West. He spoke […]