These days, habitat gardens are all the rage among eco-conscious Californians. They add native plants to their yards, patios or even balconies to provide food and shelter for wildlife. But here’s the bitter truth: It’s not a real habitat garden if it doesn’t have a water source, as in a place where bees and butterflies can reliably […]
From prolonged drought to excessive flooding, water conditions in California have been anything but consistent during the past few years. That’s a problem for one of the world’s leading agricultural regions. With climate change threatening one of California’s biggest industries, we need to invest in a truly resilient and reliable water future. We need Sites […]
Saying it needs to evaluate all options for new sources of drinking water, Silicon Valley’s largest water district is studying a plan to build the first seawater desalination plant along the shores of San Francisco Bay. The Santa Clara Valley Water District, a government agency based in San Jose, has approved spending $1.7 million for […]
“Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink” – From Samuel Taylor Coleridge, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner“ A couple of weeks ago, my attention was captivated by a television news story about people in a Memphis apartment complex who had gone five days without access to water. Portable toilets had been set up […]
While California and Nevada remain virtually drought-free, climate experts say extreme heat and wildfire risk may continue plaguing the West for months. Scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said during a webinar Monday that ongoing heat events across the West present a major risk to vulnerable communities, despite a good water supply outlook […]
Another bout of prolonged heat has kicked off across California and much of the West, expected to again bring several days of triple-digit temperatures to most inland areas. July’s second major heat wave isn’t forecast to be as extreme as the last event, which set several all-time records for high temperatures. Nevertheless, the National Weather Service predicted that it will […]
How to Create a DIY Water Feature for a Habitat Garden Without Breaking the Bank
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Los Angeles Timesby Jeanette MarantosThese days, habitat gardens are all the rage among eco-conscious Californians. They add native plants to their yards, patios or even balconies to provide food and shelter for wildlife. But here’s the bitter truth: It’s not a real habitat garden if it doesn’t have a water source, as in a place where bees and butterflies can reliably […]
COMMENTARY: Farmers to Benefit as Sites Reservoir Nears Fruition
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Maven's Notebookby Fritz DurstFrom prolonged drought to excessive flooding, water conditions in California have been anything but consistent during the past few years. That’s a problem for one of the world’s leading agricultural regions. With climate change threatening one of California’s biggest industries, we need to invest in a truly resilient and reliable water future. We need Sites […]
Desalination Plant Proposed for San Francisco Bay
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Enterprise-Recordby Paul RogersSaying it needs to evaluate all options for new sources of drinking water, Silicon Valley’s largest water district is studying a plan to build the first seawater desalination plant along the shores of San Francisco Bay. The Santa Clara Valley Water District, a government agency based in San Jose, has approved spending $1.7 million for […]
Do Not Take Clean Water for Granted Either in Memphis or at the Paris Olympics 2024
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Commercial Appealby Lynn Norment“Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink” – From Samuel Taylor Coleridge, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner“ A couple of weeks ago, my attention was captivated by a television news story about people in a Memphis apartment complex who had gone five days without access to water. Portable toilets had been set up […]
Shift to La Niña for the Coming Winter Could Affect the Next Water Year in the West
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Maven's Notebookby Natalie HansonWhile California and Nevada remain virtually drought-free, climate experts say extreme heat and wildfire risk may continue plaguing the West for months. Scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said during a webinar Monday that ongoing heat events across the West present a major risk to vulnerable communities, despite a good water supply outlook […]
‘Long-Duration’ Heat Wave Again Cooking California, Raising Health and Wildfire Concerns
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Los Angeles Timesby Grace TooheyAnother bout of prolonged heat has kicked off across California and much of the West, expected to again bring several days of triple-digit temperatures to most inland areas. July’s second major heat wave isn’t forecast to be as extreme as the last event, which set several all-time records for high temperatures. Nevertheless, the National Weather Service predicted that it will […]