At the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes, researchers feel the urgency as they examine connections between West Coast precipitation and a devastating wildfire season, which has yet to conclude. The center, part of Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, Calif., has unlocked many secrets of atmospheric rivers — airborne jets of tropical moisture […]
Imagine that you had a bunch of Colorado River water. Water with some of the most senior rights in the state. The river would have to be virtually dry before your supply was cut. Now imagine that by fallowing some land and installing more efficient irrigation, you think you can free up a decent chunk […]
Water is joining gold, oil and other commodities traded on Wall Street, highlighting worries that the life-sustaining natural resource may become scarce across more of the world. Farmers, hedge funds and municipalities alike will be able to hedge against — or bet on — potential water scarcity starting this week, when CME Group Inc. launches […]
Yes, California will have another multi-year drought. California has immense hydrologic variability, with more droughts and floods per average year than any other part of the country. California’s water users, managers, and regulators should always be prepared for droughts (and floods). Eventually, California will have a multi-year drought worse than any we have ever seen.
On a warm, sunny afternoon in late November, Roger Cornwell stopped his pickup near the edge of a harvested rice field to avoid spooking a great blue heron standing still as a statute, alert for prey. He pointed to a dozen or so great egrets at the opposite end of the field as a chorus […]
As Fires Rage, California Center Aims to Better Understand Their Remedy: Atmospheric Rivers
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Washington Postby Mike BranomAt the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes, researchers feel the urgency as they examine connections between West Coast precipitation and a devastating wildfire season, which has yet to conclude. The center, part of Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, Calif., has unlocked many secrets of atmospheric rivers — airborne jets of tropical moisture […]
Opinion: What Happens if Some of the Most Secure Water in Arizona Comes Up For Grabs?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Arizona Republic by Joanna AllhandsImagine that you had a bunch of Colorado River water. Water with some of the most senior rights in the state. The river would have to be virtually dry before your supply was cut. Now imagine that by fallowing some land and installing more efficient irrigation, you think you can free up a decent chunk […]
Water Futures to Start Trading Amid Growing Fears of Scarcity
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /BNN Bloomberg by Kim ChipmanWater is joining gold, oil and other commodities traded on Wall Street, highlighting worries that the life-sustaining natural resource may become scarce across more of the world. Farmers, hedge funds and municipalities alike will be able to hedge against — or bet on — potential water scarcity starting this week, when CME Group Inc. launches […]
Is California Heading for a Multi-Year Drought?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /California WaterBlog (UC Davis)by Jay LundYes, California will have another multi-year drought. California has immense hydrologic variability, with more droughts and floods per average year than any other part of the country. California’s water users, managers, and regulators should always be prepared for droughts (and floods). Eventually, California will have a multi-year drought worse than any we have ever seen.
California Farmers Work to Create a Climate Change Buffer for Migratory Water Birds
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Inside Climate Newsby Liza GrossOn a warm, sunny afternoon in late November, Roger Cornwell stopped his pickup near the edge of a harvested rice field to avoid spooking a great blue heron standing still as a statute, alert for prey. He pointed to a dozen or so great egrets at the opposite end of the field as a chorus […]
California’s Miserable Year Ending in Drought, Fire and Lockdowns
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Bloomberg Greenby David R Baker and Mark ChediakMost Californians, it’s safe to say, can’t wait for 2020 to end. But the year is getting in a few parting shots on its way out the door.