Don’t be fooled. Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision Monday to declare drought in most of California, including here, is no reason for most farmers in Stanislaus County to break out the party hats. They know full well that words on a declaration will not generate an extra drop of water for their orchards and row crops.
An entire run of endangered winter-run chinook salmon, as well as the fall-run salmon that make up the core of the California fishery, are in danger of being wiped out this year if the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation keeps diverting water to farmers at its current rate. With state water resources constrained by the extreme drought, […]
With the uncertainty of water, some Central Valley farmers are destroying their crops ahead of the summer season in order to survive. It’s impacting jobs and soon possibly the grocery shelves. Every crop at Del Bosque Farms is planted meticulously, and every drop of water is a precious commodity. Joe Del Bosque started the family […]
Tiny specks of degraded plastics have been documented in the snowpack around Lake Tahoe — and in the lake itself. They have been found in the Las Vegas Wash. The phenomenon is not unique to Nevada. Microplastics, the end product of our plastic consumption, have been found in ecosystems across the world, even in remote areas. Microplastics […]
The Sierra Nevada snowpack, a crucial water source for California’s cities and farms, has already dwindled to next to nothing this year, adding to the state’s worsening drought situation. The latest data from the state Department of Water Resources on Tuesday showed California’s snowpack was just 6% of normal for May 11, and 4% of […]
A drought emergency has been declared in California and even expanded upon as of Monday, May 10, 2021 to cover a total of 41 of California’s 58 counties. Water is on the forefront of state leaders’ minds. It’s no surprise water supply would be impacted in a drought situation, especially as California is now in its second […]
Do Your Job, Gov. Newsom — End Water Wars for State and Stanislaus Fish and Farmers
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The Modesto BeeDon’t be fooled. Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision Monday to declare drought in most of California, including here, is no reason for most farmers in Stanislaus County to break out the party hats. They know full well that words on a declaration will not generate an extra drop of water for their orchards and row crops.
Fears of a Massive Salmon Die-Off This Summer in Sacramento River Water Conflict
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /San Francisco Chronicleby Tara DugganAn entire run of endangered winter-run chinook salmon, as well as the fall-run salmon that make up the core of the California fishery, are in danger of being wiped out this year if the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation keeps diverting water to farmers at its current rate. With state water resources constrained by the extreme drought, […]
Drought Forces California Farmers to Destroy Crops
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Yourcentralvalley.comby Kirsten MitchellWith the uncertainty of water, some Central Valley farmers are destroying their crops ahead of the summer season in order to survive. It’s impacting jobs and soon possibly the grocery shelves. Every crop at Del Bosque Farms is planted meticulously, and every drop of water is a precious commodity. Joe Del Bosque started the family […]
Microplastics are Everywhere. A Nevada Researcher Wants to Know How they Spread
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The Nevada Independentby Daniel RothbergTiny specks of degraded plastics have been documented in the snowpack around Lake Tahoe — and in the lake itself. They have been found in the Las Vegas Wash. The phenomenon is not unique to Nevada. Microplastics, the end product of our plastic consumption, have been found in ecosystems across the world, even in remote areas. Microplastics […]
Sierra Snowpack is Already “Wiped Out” This Year, Adding to California Drought and Fire Worries
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /San Francisco Chronicle by Kellie HwangThe Sierra Nevada snowpack, a crucial water source for California’s cities and farms, has already dwindled to next to nothing this year, adding to the state’s worsening drought situation. The latest data from the state Department of Water Resources on Tuesday showed California’s snowpack was just 6% of normal for May 11, and 4% of […]
Drought Concerns: New Website Shows Well Water Users Whether They Face a Water Shortage
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /ABC10by Carley GomezA drought emergency has been declared in California and even expanded upon as of Monday, May 10, 2021 to cover a total of 41 of California’s 58 counties. Water is on the forefront of state leaders’ minds. It’s no surprise water supply would be impacted in a drought situation, especially as California is now in its second […]