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 […]
California, struggling to balance its clean energy push with the need to boost tight power supplies and avoid rolling blackouts, will lean more on fossil fuels in coming weeks to keep the power on if scorching heatwaves stretch its grid. The Golden State, which has among the world’s most aggressive environmental policies, faces a potential […]
In a multi-agency meeting on the state of California’s drought conditions, state officials painted a broader picture on water allocation, lack of available water and what the Golden State is facing in the months and years to come. Officials expect record low water levels across the state, especially for Oroville and San Luis Reservoir. Jeanine Jones with […]
The welcome arch across Modesto’s main street proclaims, “Water, wealth, contentment, health.” In essence, water, the first word, directly leads to the following benefits. The same formula applies to Marin. Now it’s the scarcity of water that endangers our county’s ability to enjoy the benefits of wealth, contentment and health. The entire American West is […]
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 […]
California’s Clean Grid May Lean on Oil, Gas to Avoid Summer Blackouts
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /REUTERSby Nichola GroomCalifornia, struggling to balance its clean energy push with the need to boost tight power supplies and avoid rolling blackouts, will lean more on fossil fuels in coming weeks to keep the power on if scorching heatwaves stretch its grid. The Golden State, which has among the world’s most aggressive environmental policies, faces a potential […]
Could California Handle Another Year of Drought? State Officials Weigh in on Current Situation
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /ABC10by Carley GomezIn a multi-agency meeting on the state of California’s drought conditions, state officials painted a broader picture on water allocation, lack of available water and what the Golden State is facing in the months and years to come. Officials expect record low water levels across the state, especially for Oroville and San Luis Reservoir. Jeanine Jones with […]
Opinion: Voters Played Role in Marin Municipal Water District Shortage
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Marin Independent Journalby Dick Spotswood Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe welcome arch across Modesto’s main street proclaims, “Water, wealth, contentment, health.” In essence, water, the first word, directly leads to the following benefits. The same formula applies to Marin. Now it’s the scarcity of water that endangers our county’s ability to enjoy the benefits of wealth, contentment and health. The entire American West is […]