Federal dollars are on the table to help farmers and ranchers during the drought. The U.S. Department of Agriculture declared a drought disaster in 50 California counties last month. Grants are now available to help with costs associated with the dry conditions.
The Navajo Nation can pursue its lawsuit seeking to force the federal government to secure water from the Colorado River for the reservation, the Ninth Circuit said Wednesday, reversing a lower court’s dismissal of the tribe’s breach of trust claim. The tribe doesn’t seek a judge’s determination of its rights to the river, which the […]
President Biden has gone full throttle in his first 100 days seeking to reverse Trump-era environmental rollbacks. But on one controversial rule, the president’s team may not be able to outpace the judicial system. Key lawsuits that could define the reach of the Clean Water Act are working their way through federal courts — despite […]
Bracing for expanding drought conditions and dwindling local water supply, the Nevada Irrigation District Board of Directors proclaimed a drought emergency throughout the District’s service area, which includes portions of Nevada, Placer, Yuba counties. The declaration was made during the Board’s April 28 meeting.
In what may become an iconic image for drought-stricken California, Gov. Gavin Newsom stood on the parched bed of Lake Mendocino on April 21 to announce an emergency declaration for Sonoma and Mendocino counties.
Millions of drinking wells around the world may soon be at risk of running dry. Overpumping, drought and the steady influence of climate change are depleting groundwater resources all over the globe, according to new research. As much as 20% of the world’s groundwater wells may be facing imminent failure, potentially depriving billions of people […]
Federal Dollars Available for Farmers, Ranchers Facing Drought in California
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /KCRA-TV (Sacramento)by Emily MaherFederal dollars are on the table to help farmers and ranchers during the drought. The U.S. Department of Agriculture declared a drought disaster in 50 California counties last month. Grants are now available to help with costs associated with the dry conditions.
Navajo Nation Wins Revival of Colorado River Water Rights Suit
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Bloomberg Lawby Maya EarlsThe Navajo Nation can pursue its lawsuit seeking to force the federal government to secure water from the Colorado River for the reservation, the Ninth Circuit said Wednesday, reversing a lower court’s dismissal of the tribe’s breach of trust claim. The tribe doesn’t seek a judge’s determination of its rights to the river, which the […]
Biden Races Courts for Chance to Torpedo Trump Water Rule
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /E&E Newsby Jeremy P. Jacobs and Pamela KingPresident Biden has gone full throttle in his first 100 days seeking to reverse Trump-era environmental rollbacks. But on one controversial rule, the president’s team may not be able to outpace the judicial system. Key lawsuits that could define the reach of the Clean Water Act are working their way through federal courts — despite […]
NID Declares a Drought Emergency, Requests Customers to Voluntarily Conserve Water
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /YubaNet.comby Susan LaunerBracing for expanding drought conditions and dwindling local water supply, the Nevada Irrigation District Board of Directors proclaimed a drought emergency throughout the District’s service area, which includes portions of Nevada, Placer, Yuba counties. The declaration was made during the Board’s April 28 meeting.
Opinion: Water Created California and the West. Will Drought Finish Them Off?
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage, Uncategorized /by Chelsea Campos /Los Angeles Timesby Michael HiltzikIn what may become an iconic image for drought-stricken California, Gov. Gavin Newsom stood on the parched bed of Lake Mendocino on April 21 to announce an emergency declaration for Sonoma and Mendocino counties.
Millions of Groundwater Wells Could Run Dry
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Scientific Americanby Chelsea HarveyMillions of drinking wells around the world may soon be at risk of running dry. Overpumping, drought and the steady influence of climate change are depleting groundwater resources all over the globe, according to new research. As much as 20% of the world’s groundwater wells may be facing imminent failure, potentially depriving billions of people […]