As an ongoing water shortage that’s hurting ranchers and dairies in the North Bay, the Marin County Board of Supervisors will consider extending a local emergency declaration of drought conditions at its meeting Tuesday. Much of the state is facing parched conditions after two consecutive dry years and Marin County is no exception. The county’s […]
From the top of Newell Creek Dam, the water level of Loch Lomond Reservoir looks particularly low. Steep, gravely banks stretch between the trees and the water. On one side of the reservoir, a crane and a drilling rig sit on floating docks, surrounded by shipping containers and other heavy machinery. The City of Santa […]
This year, natural disasters across the country — including epochal drought conditions and devastating wildfires in California — have thrown into sharp relief the urgent need for action on climate. Despite the urgency of the issue, proposed legislation in the state to address climate change has either been thwarted or diluted by the powerful fossil-fuel industry’s […]
Marin County water officials said there is no room for delay if the county hopes to build a $65 million emergency water pipeline across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. Reservoir depletion in the Marin Municipal Water District has prompted one of its board members to call for stricter water conservation measures to buy more time and […]
On Aug. 3, the State Water Resources Control Board completely eliminated 2021’s surface water supplies for farms in much of the state. It has impacted farmers like John Moore III, who grows pistachios at Moore Farms in Arvin. “We’ve got about 100 acres of pistachios, 200 of almonds and everything else goes to open farmland, […]
Unless you have a personal connection to the Central Valley or work in agriculture, chances are you haven’t been able to speak directly to a farmer about how they’re experiencing this year’s historic drought. Recently on KQED Forum, three farmers from the Central Valley, where roughly 40% of the nation’s fruits, vegetables and nuts are grown, […]
Marin County Supes to Vote On Extending Drought Emergency Declaration
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /CBS SF Bay AreaAs an ongoing water shortage that’s hurting ranchers and dairies in the North Bay, the Marin County Board of Supervisors will consider extending a local emergency declaration of drought conditions at its meeting Tuesday. Much of the state is facing parched conditions after two consecutive dry years and Marin County is no exception. The county’s […]
As Drought Worsens, Local Agencies Seek Ambitious Water Solutions
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Good Timesby Byerin MalsburyFrom the top of Newell Creek Dam, the water level of Loch Lomond Reservoir looks particularly low. Steep, gravely banks stretch between the trees and the water. On one side of the reservoir, a crane and a drilling rig sit on floating docks, surrounded by shipping containers and other heavy machinery. The City of Santa […]
California Oil Industry Continues to Thwart Climate-Related Bills
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Capital and Mainby Aaron CantuThis year, natural disasters across the country — including epochal drought conditions and devastating wildfires in California — have thrown into sharp relief the urgent need for action on climate. Despite the urgency of the issue, proposed legislation in the state to address climate change has either been thwarted or diluted by the powerful fossil-fuel industry’s […]
Drought: Marin Faces Tight Timeline for Emergency Pipeline
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Marin Independent Journalby Will HoustonMarin County water officials said there is no room for delay if the county hopes to build a $65 million emergency water pipeline across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. Reservoir depletion in the Marin Municipal Water District has prompted one of its board members to call for stricter water conservation measures to buy more time and […]
Kern County Farmers Say Water Infrastructure is Needed to Curb Drought
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Spectrum News 1 (Los Angeles)by Sarah PillaOn Aug. 3, the State Water Resources Control Board completely eliminated 2021’s surface water supplies for farms in much of the state. It has impacted farmers like John Moore III, who grows pistachios at Moore Farms in Arvin. “We’ve got about 100 acres of pistachios, 200 of almonds and everything else goes to open farmland, […]
Central Valley Farmers Weigh in on California’s Historic Drought
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /KQEDby Amanda StupiUnless you have a personal connection to the Central Valley or work in agriculture, chances are you haven’t been able to speak directly to a farmer about how they’re experiencing this year’s historic drought. Recently on KQED Forum, three farmers from the Central Valley, where roughly 40% of the nation’s fruits, vegetables and nuts are grown, […]