As the largest wildfire in Colorado history spread beyond 200,000 acres, Mark Kempton began to worry it would incinerate so much of the Fort Collins watershed that the city would be unable to guarantee water to its residents. When the spring rains come next year, ash and debris will pour down the slopes of the […]
2020 has been a tough year for some of the Colorado River basin’s long-planned, most controversial water projects. Proposals to divert water in New Mexico, Nevada and Utah have run up against significant legal, financial and political roadblocks this year. But while environmental groups have cheered the setbacks, it’s still unclear whether these projects have […]
It appears that repair work on the Oroville Dam’s damaged spillways has paid off. A team of experts released their findings Monday, concluding that no urgent repairs are needed right now on the Oroville Dam. The report goes on to say that the largest earthen dam in America is safe to operate. However, the Oroville […]
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality is beginning to draft a set of regulations to protect surface water following the Trump administration’s rollback of the Clean Water Act. The changes that took effect in June significantly narrow the list of waters that receive federal protection from pollution and contaminants, known as “waters of the U.S.” […]
California’s war with Washington over the environment will soon come to an end. The legal wrangling that sparked 57 environmental lawsuits against the Trump administration — for loosening policies on everything from automobile pollution to pesticide use and salmon conservation — should turn to consensus and cooperation.
Cold weather is headed toward Northern California, with forecasters warning of severe weather in the Sierra Nevada as the first snow of the season touches down on the peaks, and frosty temperatures in the Sacramento Valley.
Wildfires Emerge as Threat to Water Quantity Across Parched West
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Bloomberg Lawby Bobby MagillAs the largest wildfire in Colorado history spread beyond 200,000 acres, Mark Kempton began to worry it would incinerate so much of the Fort Collins watershed that the city would be unable to guarantee water to its residents. When the spring rains come next year, ash and debris will pour down the slopes of the […]
2020 Delivers Setbacks For Some Long-Planned Western Water Projects
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /KUNC Coloradoby Luke Runyon2020 has been a tough year for some of the Colorado River basin’s long-planned, most controversial water projects. Proposals to divert water in New Mexico, Nevada and Utah have run up against significant legal, financial and political roadblocks this year. But while environmental groups have cheered the setbacks, it’s still unclear whether these projects have […]
Report: Oroville Dam Safe, but Still Vulnerable
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /KRCR (Redding, Calif.)by Austin HerbaughIt appears that repair work on the Oroville Dam’s damaged spillways has paid off. A team of experts released their findings Monday, concluding that no urgent repairs are needed right now on the Oroville Dam. The report goes on to say that the largest earthen dam in America is safe to operate. However, the Oroville […]
State Shares Framework for New Surface Water Quality Protections
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Arizona Public Mediaby Ariana BrociousThe Arizona Department of Environmental Quality is beginning to draft a set of regulations to protect surface water following the Trump administration’s rollback of the Clean Water Act. The changes that took effect in June significantly narrow the list of waters that receive federal protection from pollution and contaminants, known as “waters of the U.S.” […]
California’s Climate Agenda Likely to Get Gig Boost from Biden — Look for Reversal of Trump Policies
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /San Francisco Chronicleby Kurtis AlexanderCalifornia’s war with Washington over the environment will soon come to an end. The legal wrangling that sparked 57 environmental lawsuits against the Trump administration — for loosening policies on everything from automobile pollution to pesticide use and salmon conservation — should turn to consensus and cooperation.
Sierra Nevada Sees First Snow of the Season. Expect a Cold Snap in the Sacramento Valley
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The Sacramento Beeby Vincent MoleskiCold weather is headed toward Northern California, with forecasters warning of severe weather in the Sierra Nevada as the first snow of the season touches down on the peaks, and frosty temperatures in the Sacramento Valley.