In response to worsening drought conditions, the board of Southern California’s regional water wholesaler and other water agencies across the Southwest have announced a partnership with the federal government to fund a short-term agricultural land fallowing program in California that will conserve water on a large scale. The partnership among the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the Metropolitan […]
After declaring a State 2 water alert, the City of Sacramento is asking residents to reduce their water usage by 15%. In a press release, city council called on residents, businesses, and city operations to voluntarily lower their water usage. For those looking to wash their car, Tuesday’s declaration means they’ll only be allowed to do so […]
The Dixie Fire has consumed over 730,000 acres and is now the second largest fire in California’s history. High winds coupled with low humidity, high temperatures and drought-parched vegetation make extinguishing it a devilish challenge in such difficult terrain. The fire destroyed much of the town of Greenville, the largest town in my valley. For weeks, I’ve gone […]
President Biden has made a push to remove the nation’s lead pipelines a cornerstone of his infrastructure agenda, but a requirement to make that happen is noticeably MIA in EPA’s current rule. Advocates hope that changes. “If EPA doesn’t require them to do it, our concern is that, frankly, utilities have had decades to replace […]
As drought and climate change strangle the Colorado River, a small county in Utah nevertheless continues forging ahead with a billion-dollar pipeline to suck more water from it to sustain its growing population. The proposed Lake Powell Pipeline, a 140-mile straw from one of the country’s largest reservoirs to Washington County in southwestern Utah, has […]
Metropolitan Water District, Supplier of Most of Pasadena’s Water, Partners with Other Agencies to Conserve Water in Lake Mead
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Pasadena Nowby City News ServiceIn response to worsening drought conditions, the board of Southern California’s regional water wholesaler and other water agencies across the Southwest have announced a partnership with the federal government to fund a short-term agricultural land fallowing program in California that will conserve water on a large scale. The partnership among the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the Metropolitan […]
Sacramento Asking People to Reduce Water Use by 15%, Doubles Fines for Water Waste
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /ABC10by Chris BakerAfter declaring a State 2 water alert, the City of Sacramento is asking residents to reduce their water usage by 15%. In a press release, city council called on residents, businesses, and city operations to voluntarily lower their water usage. For those looking to wash their car, Tuesday’s declaration means they’ll only be allowed to do so […]
Audit Blasts California for Water and Transportation Infrastructure
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Agri-Pulseby Brad HookerA state auditor report cites a number of issues posing high risks to the state, including aging dams and a backlog of road repairs.
Opinion: Dixie Fire Isn’t Just Destroying Towns. California’s Water and Power Supply Is Under Threat
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The Sacramento Beeby Jonathan KuselThe Dixie Fire has consumed over 730,000 acres and is now the second largest fire in California’s history. High winds coupled with low humidity, high temperatures and drought-parched vegetation make extinguishing it a devilish challenge in such difficult terrain. The fire destroyed much of the town of Greenville, the largest town in my valley. For weeks, I’ve gone […]
Biden Aims to Remove All Lead Pipes. Will EPA Follow Suit?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /E&E Newsby Hannah NortheyPresident Biden has made a push to remove the nation’s lead pipelines a cornerstone of his infrastructure agenda, but a requirement to make that happen is noticeably MIA in EPA’s current rule. Advocates hope that changes. “If EPA doesn’t require them to do it, our concern is that, frankly, utilities have had decades to replace […]
As the West Bakes, Utah Forges Ahead with Water Pipeline
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /E&E News by Jeremy P. JacobsAs drought and climate change strangle the Colorado River, a small county in Utah nevertheless continues forging ahead with a billion-dollar pipeline to suck more water from it to sustain its growing population. The proposed Lake Powell Pipeline, a 140-mile straw from one of the country’s largest reservoirs to Washington County in southwestern Utah, has […]