The next time you pick up some California-grown carrots or melons in the grocery store, consider the curious, contested odyssey of the water that fed them. Chances are, farmers pumped that water from underground aquifers on a scale that’s become unsustainable, especially as the planet heats up. Facing an ongoing drought that is squeezing surface […]
California took a major step today towards regulating dangerous “forever chemicals” in drinking water by proposing new health limits for two of the most pervasive contaminants. State environmental health officials recommended goals of one part per trillion and less — a minuscule amount 70 times smaller than the federal government’s non-binding guideline for drinking water nationwide.
New development projects in most of Marin won’t have new landscaping irrigated with drinking water under drought restrictions imposed by Marin Municipal Water District this week. The Board of Directors voted Tuesday to approve the ban aimed at preserving the district’s dwindling reservoir supplies in the Mount Tamalpais watershed amid severe drought conditions. The district […]
As the drought tightens its grip on California, several Central Coast cities are rolling out new water conservation messaging and programs for its residents. “During a hot, dry summer, water supplies are reduced throughout the state due to the drought,” said Santa Maria Utilities Director Shad Springer. “We just want to encourage people to be […]
Southern Arizona has been under the strongest category of drought since early last year. With a strong start to monsoon, the area should soon show a bit of recovery. It takes more than just a handful of good rainfalls to recover from such a bad drought. “You really want to have a saturation process. You […]
It’s a strange place to find fish, deep in the high desert, where drought-baked earth butts against scrubby mountains. But water spews from the hot springs on Ron Barnes’ land near the California-Oregon border, pure and perfect for rearing c’waam and koptu, two kinds of endangered suckerfish sacred to Native American tribes.
Without Enough Water to Go Around, Farmers in California Are Exhausting Aquifers
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /NPRby Dan CharlesThe next time you pick up some California-grown carrots or melons in the grocery store, consider the curious, contested odyssey of the water that fed them. Chances are, farmers pumped that water from underground aquifers on a scale that’s become unsustainable, especially as the planet heats up. Facing an ongoing drought that is squeezing surface […]
Forever Chemicals: California Unveils Health Goals For Contaminated Drinking Water
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /CalMattersby Rachel BeckerCalifornia took a major step today towards regulating dangerous “forever chemicals” in drinking water by proposing new health limits for two of the most pervasive contaminants. State environmental health officials recommended goals of one part per trillion and less — a minuscule amount 70 times smaller than the federal government’s non-binding guideline for drinking water nationwide.
Marin Water District Restricts New Landscaping for Development
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Marin Independent Journalby Will HoustonNew development projects in most of Marin won’t have new landscaping irrigated with drinking water under drought restrictions imposed by Marin Municipal Water District this week. The Board of Directors voted Tuesday to approve the ban aimed at preserving the district’s dwindling reservoir supplies in the Mount Tamalpais watershed amid severe drought conditions. The district […]
As Drought Worsens, Central Coast Cities Rolling Out New Water Conservation Messaging, Programs
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /KEYTby Dave AlleyAs the drought tightens its grip on California, several Central Coast cities are rolling out new water conservation messaging and programs for its residents. “During a hot, dry summer, water supplies are reduced throughout the state due to the drought,” said Santa Maria Utilities Director Shad Springer. “We just want to encourage people to be […]
Southern Arizona Starts To Recover From Exceptional Drought Thanks To Strong Monsoon Start
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /News 4 Tuscon KVOAby Daniel McFarlandSouthern Arizona has been under the strongest category of drought since early last year. With a strong start to monsoon, the area should soon show a bit of recovery. It takes more than just a handful of good rainfalls to recover from such a bad drought. “You really want to have a saturation process. You […]
As Drought Slams California and Oregon, Klamath Farmers Grow Fish to Quell a Water War
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Los Angeles Timesby Anita Chabria and Hailey Branson-PottsIt’s a strange place to find fish, deep in the high desert, where drought-baked earth butts against scrubby mountains. But water spews from the hot springs on Ron Barnes’ land near the California-Oregon border, pure and perfect for rearing c’waam and koptu, two kinds of endangered suckerfish sacred to Native American tribes.