The battle over whether California should build a $20-billion water tunnel in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta is escalating, with Gov. Gavin Newsom pushing to lay the groundwork for the project before his term expires and state water regulators considering whether to grant a key authorization.
Central Iowans should feel safe drinking tap water. That’s the message behind a new information campaign, Water for All, which seeks to give immigrants and refugees reliable and science-based information about tap water in Polk County. The campaign, a joint $150,000 project between Polk County, Des Moines Water Works and the University of Iowa, is […]
Some measure the year by calendar, by birth dates or by tax returns. For California water managers, the key date is April 1. That’s when researchers push their trusty tubes down into the snow covering the Sierra Nevada to see how much has accumulated just as the wet season typically peaks. How’d we do this […]
California isn’t recycling nearly enough water, according to a new report by UCLA researchers, who say the state should treat and reuse more wastewater to help address the Colorado River’s chronic shortages.
Project Nexus: California’s first solar-covered canals. The initiative that’s been years in the making is now generating electricity while conserving the state’s water supply.
California’s snowpack has hit a 25-year milestone, reaching 96 percent of the historical average. The accumulation of snow in the Sierra Nevada and other high-altitude regions serves as a critical water source for the state.
Newsom in Fight to Advance Plans for $20-Billion Water Tunnel in the Sacramento Delta
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by dguillen /LA Timesby Ian JamesThe battle over whether California should build a $20-billion water tunnel in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta is escalating, with Gov. Gavin Newsom pushing to lay the groundwork for the project before his term expires and state water regulators considering whether to grant a key authorization.
Skip the Bottles: New Campaign Will Encourage Immigrants to Drink Central Iowa Tap Water
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by dguillen /Des Moines Registerby Virginia BarredaCentral Iowans should feel safe drinking tap water. That’s the message behind a new information campaign, Water for All, which seeks to give immigrants and refugees reliable and science-based information about tap water in Polk County. The campaign, a joint $150,000 project between Polk County, Des Moines Water Works and the University of Iowa, is […]
California’s Snowpack Report Card is In. What Does It Mean for the Water Supply?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, Uncategorized /by dguillen /LA Timesby Ryan FonsecaSome measure the year by calendar, by birth dates or by tax returns. For California water managers, the key date is April 1. That’s when researchers push their trusty tubes down into the snow covering the Sierra Nevada to see how much has accumulated just as the wet season typically peaks. How’d we do this […]
More Water Recycling Could Help Fix Colorado River Shortfall. California Has a Ways to Go, Report Says
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Milla Kuiper /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesCalifornia isn’t recycling nearly enough water, according to a new report by UCLA researchers, who say the state should treat and reuse more wastewater to help address the Colorado River’s chronic shortages.
California’s First Solar-Over-Canal Project Now Generating Electricity
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Milla Kuiper /ABC 30by Tiffany OlinProject Nexus: California’s first solar-covered canals. The initiative that’s been years in the making is now generating electricity while conserving the state’s water supply.
California Hits Snow Milestone for First Time in 25 Years
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Milla Kuiper /Newsweekby Martha McHardyCalifornia’s snowpack has hit a 25-year milestone, reaching 96 percent of the historical average. The accumulation of snow in the Sierra Nevada and other high-altitude regions serves as a critical water source for the state.