A team of researchers have developed a framework to evaluate complex connections between water and energy, and options for adaptations in response to an evolving climate.
Increased precipitation resulting partially from climate change has caused an additional $2.5 billion a year in U.S. flood damage, according to a new study that pinpoints the effect of changing weather on the cost of natural disasters.
In 2017, Valley Water moved forward with plans to expand Pacheco Reservoir in South Santa Clara County. As part of a partnership with the San Benito County Water District and Pacheco Pass Water District, the project would increase the reservoir’s capacity from 5,500 to up to 140,000 acre-feet, enough water to supply up to 1.4 […]
On Thursday afternoon, the Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency’s Authority Board of Directors hosted a meeting over Zoom, and as part of the agenda the ETGSA approved a contribution to Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley to identify water supplies in the amount of $22,000. WBSJV has been working to identify the water supplies […]
December through February is historically when some of the biggest weather systems arrive in Northern California with big rain and snow totals. While March can also be a big snow month, the window of opportunity for big rain and snow totals starts to narrow. Now, long range outlooks are calling for a week and half long stretch […]
The $227 billion budget proposed on Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom includes $4.1 billion in spending on a suite of environmental initiatives meant to fight climate change, gird California against devastating wildfires, reduce smog, and bolster the adoption of clean vehicles on the state’s roads.
Water Use in the West Can Hurt…or Help…the Energy Sector, Report Says
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /PV Magazineby David WagmanA team of researchers have developed a framework to evaluate complex connections between water and energy, and options for adaptations in response to an evolving climate.
U.S. Flood Damage Rose 30% in 30 years, a Sign of Warming
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /E&E Newsby Thomas FrankIncreased precipitation resulting partially from climate change has caused an additional $2.5 billion a year in U.S. flood damage, according to a new study that pinpoints the effect of changing weather on the cost of natural disasters.
Update to Proposed Expansion of Pacheco Reservoir Includes Changes to Dam Spillway and Increased Costs
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Santa Clara Valley Water NewsIn 2017, Valley Water moved forward with plans to expand Pacheco Reservoir in South Santa Clara County. As part of a partnership with the San Benito County Water District and Pacheco Pass Water District, the project would increase the reservoir’s capacity from 5,500 to up to 140,000 acre-feet, enough water to supply up to 1.4 […]
ETGSA Approves $22,000 Contribution to WBSJV
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The Recorderby Alexis EspinozaOn Thursday afternoon, the Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency’s Authority Board of Directors hosted a meeting over Zoom, and as part of the agenda the ETGSA approved a contribution to Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley to identify water supplies in the amount of $22,000. WBSJV has been working to identify the water supplies […]
Dry Weather Pattern Comes On Heels of One of the Driest, Warmest Falls On Record
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /ABC10by Monica WoodsDecember through February is historically when some of the biggest weather systems arrive in Northern California with big rain and snow totals. While March can also be a big snow month, the window of opportunity for big rain and snow totals starts to narrow. Now, long range outlooks are calling for a week and half long stretch […]
Here’s How Newsom’s Proposing to Spend $4.1 Billion on the Climate and Environment
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /KQEDby Kevin Stark and Danielle VentonThe $227 billion budget proposed on Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom includes $4.1 billion in spending on a suite of environmental initiatives meant to fight climate change, gird California against devastating wildfires, reduce smog, and bolster the adoption of clean vehicles on the state’s roads.