Many Americans aching for normalcy as pandemic restrictions end are looking forward to traditional Fourth of July fireworks. But with a historic drought in the U.S. West and fears of another devastating wildfire season, officials are canceling displays, passing bans on setting off fireworks or begging for caution. Fireworks already have caused a few small […]
This is how California’s water crisis is going these days: The only functioning well in the rural community of Teviston broke in early June, leaving more than 700 residents without running water as temperatures in the Central Valley soared to triple-digits in a drought. “It’s day to day” for the people of Teviston, said Frank […]
Record-setting heat and drought gripping the western United States are exposing a potentially severe risk to the nation’s long-term power supply, and experts warn that grid operators lack sufficient tools to plan and carry out a defense. A future of worsening water scarcity in heat-blistered parts of the United States could imperil fossil fuel power […]
If there was any respite to be found, it was here on the Russian River. A river otter popped up next to Larry Laba’s inflatable canoe, then dived down with a plop. A yellow swallowtail butterfly, big as a hand, fluttered past. Yet everywhere were signs of the West’s ever-intensifying drought, with the Russian River taking […]
Summer is here and, as most everyone knows, we are in a severe and historic drought. Rainfall levels for the last 18 months have been the lowest on record in more than 140 years. The Marin Municipal Water District board of directors called for voluntary water conservation, then adopted mandatory water-use restrictions months ago, well […]
The San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors welcomed new Metropolitan Water District of Southern California General Manager Adel Hagekhalil at its June 24 meeting. Hagekhalil was greeted with applause and smiles during the meeting, and at a special reception that followed at the Water Authority’s San Diego office. Board Chair Gary Croucher called […]
Drought Woes in Dry US West Raise July 4 Fireworks Fears
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /AP Newsby Lindsay WhitehurstMany Americans aching for normalcy as pandemic restrictions end are looking forward to traditional Fourth of July fireworks. But with a historic drought in the U.S. West and fears of another devastating wildfire season, officials are canceling displays, passing bans on setting off fireworks or begging for caution. Fireworks already have caused a few small […]
An Entire California Town is Without Running Water — In a Heat Wave
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /CalMattersby Melissa MontalvoThis is how California’s water crisis is going these days: The only functioning well in the rural community of Teviston broke in early June, leaving more than 700 residents without running water as temperatures in the Central Valley soared to triple-digits in a drought. “It’s day to day” for the people of Teviston, said Frank […]
Severe Heat, Drought Pack Dual Threat to Power Plants
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /E&E Newsby Hannah Northey and Peter BehrRecord-setting heat and drought gripping the western United States are exposing a potentially severe risk to the nation’s long-term power supply, and experts warn that grid operators lack sufficient tools to plan and carry out a defense. A future of worsening water scarcity in heat-blistered parts of the United States could imperil fossil fuel power […]
Summer Dreams Dry up on the Russian River, a Paradise Whipsawed by Drought, Flood and Fire
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Diana MarcumIf there was any respite to be found, it was here on the Russian River. A river otter popped up next to Larry Laba’s inflatable canoe, then dived down with a plop. A yellow swallowtail butterfly, big as a hand, fluttered past. Yet everywhere were signs of the West’s ever-intensifying drought, with the Russian River taking […]
Opinion: Answering Your Questions About Marin Municipal Water District Supply
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Marin Independent Journal by Cynthia KoehlerSummer is here and, as most everyone knows, we are in a severe and historic drought. Rainfall levels for the last 18 months have been the lowest on record in more than 140 years. The Marin Municipal Water District board of directors called for voluntary water conservation, then adopted mandatory water-use restrictions months ago, well […]
MWD GM Hagekhalil: “We Need to Work Together”
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Network Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors welcomed new Metropolitan Water District of Southern California General Manager Adel Hagekhalil at its June 24 meeting. Hagekhalil was greeted with applause and smiles during the meeting, and at a special reception that followed at the Water Authority’s San Diego office. Board Chair Gary Croucher called […]