The rainfall looks bleak for the San Francisco Bay Area, putting the region on track for exceptionally dry start to rainy season, according to ABC7 News Meteorologist Mike Nicco.
California has experienced record-breaking wildfires in 2020 with more than 4 million acres burned, increasing the risk of flash flooding along with mud and debris flows to communities and homes downslope of burn areas. The impacts caused by wildfires can be drastic when it comes to flood risk. In normal conditions, trees, shrubs, grass, and […]
Not far from Santa Catalina Island, in an ocean shared by divers and fishermen, kelp forests and whales, David Valentine decoded unusual signals underwater that gave him chills.
In the midst of the last drought, California took its first step to regulate how the state uses groundwater. But advocates worry the new rules have favored big agricultural users over small communities, particularly in areas like the San Joaquin Valley.
Serious drought conditions continue in the Southwest, and while some beneficial rain and mountain snow are in the near-term forecast, the expectation of La Niña this winter could be bad news for the region.
After nearly a year of uncertainty about whether Mexico would be able to fulfill its water debt to the United States, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday that the two countries have reached an agreement to satisfy the debt by Friday, just one day before the treaty deadline to do so is set to expire.
No Rain in Bay Area Forecast for Next 2 Weeks: ‘We Find Ourselves in a Moderate to Extreme Drought’
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /ABC 7 NewsThe rainfall looks bleak for the San Francisco Bay Area, putting the region on track for exceptionally dry start to rainy season, according to ABC7 News Meteorologist Mike Nicco.
California Department of Water Resources Says Wildfires Lead to Increased Flood Risks: Be Prepared, Stay Alert
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Sierra Sun TimesCalifornia has experienced record-breaking wildfires in 2020 with more than 4 million acres burned, increasing the risk of flash flooding along with mud and debris flows to communities and homes downslope of burn areas. The impacts caused by wildfires can be drastic when it comes to flood risk. In normal conditions, trees, shrubs, grass, and […]
L.A.’s Coast Was Once a DDT Dumping Ground. No One Could See It — Until Now
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Los Angeles Timesby Rosanna XiaNot far from Santa Catalina Island, in an ocean shared by divers and fishermen, kelp forests and whales, David Valentine decoded unusual signals underwater that gave him chills.
California’s Landmark Groundwater Law Falls Short, Advocates Say
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CapRadio by Nina SparlingIn the midst of the last drought, California took its first step to regulate how the state uses groundwater. But advocates worry the new rules have favored big agricultural users over small communities, particularly in areas like the San Joaquin Valley.
Snow and Rain Coming to Southwest Drought Area, But La Niña Could Be Bad News in the Long Run
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Weather Channelby Chris DolceSerious drought conditions continue in the Southwest, and while some beneficial rain and mountain snow are in the near-term forecast, the expectation of La Niña this winter could be bad news for the region.
Mexico Makes Good on Water Debt to US
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The Monitorby Dina ArévaloAfter nearly a year of uncertainty about whether Mexico would be able to fulfill its water debt to the United States, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday that the two countries have reached an agreement to satisfy the debt by Friday, just one day before the treaty deadline to do so is set to expire.