A highly effective but problematic Colorado River desalination project in western Montrose County’s Paradox Valley could come to an end due to the federal Bureau of Reclamation’s difficulty finding an acceptable means of continuing it. The agency on Friday released a final environmental impact statement that included analysis of three new approaches for removing salty […]
After the signatories to the Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement officially recommitted to removing four dams on the Klamath River last month, local politicians brought up concerns with Oregon, California and PacifiCorp committing more funds to the project.
The Bay Area awoke to the pitter-patter sound and pleasant smell of rain Sunday as the first significant storm system of the season moved through the area, bringing much-needed moisture to a largely dry region. Meteorologist Brooke Bingaman with the National Weather Service said that the rain system that passed through the Bay Area over […]
California weather is rarely average. Historically, the state has well above or well below average rain and snow. One of the keys to prepare for these wild swings is a better understanding of atmospheric rivers. The Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes or CW3E is at the heart of this research.
The state of Colorado has activated the municipal portion of its emergency drought plan for only the second time in history as several cities say they need to prepare for what is almost certainly going to be a dangerously dry 2021.
The quiet of morning broke as a battery of boats roared toward first light on the open water. Dozens of anglers, competing in teams of two for the biggest bass they could find, disappeared beyond the weed beds and tule thickets into the maze of rivers and sloughs. Each was chasing a cash prize and […]
BuRec Looks to Possible End of Paradox Desalination Project
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The Daily Sentinelby Dennis WebbA highly effective but problematic Colorado River desalination project in western Montrose County’s Paradox Valley could come to an end due to the federal Bureau of Reclamation’s difficulty finding an acceptable means of continuing it. The agency on Friday released a final environmental impact statement that included analysis of three new approaches for removing salty […]
Does Klamath Dam Removal Even Need an Extra $45 Million?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Herald Newsby Alex SchwartzAfter the signatories to the Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement officially recommitted to removing four dams on the Klamath River last month, local politicians brought up concerns with Oregon, California and PacifiCorp committing more funds to the project.
Sunday Storms Will Give Way to Dry Conditions, Then More Rain, Weather Service Says
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The Mercury Newsby Aldo Toledo and George KellyThe Bay Area awoke to the pitter-patter sound and pleasant smell of rain Sunday as the first significant storm system of the season moved through the area, bringing much-needed moisture to a largely dry region. Meteorologist Brooke Bingaman with the National Weather Service said that the rain system that passed through the Bay Area over […]
From Droughts to Flooding, Here’s How California is Trying to Better Understand Atmospheric Rivers
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /ABC10 KXTV Sacramentoby Monica WoodsCalifornia weather is rarely average. Historically, the state has well above or well below average rain and snow. One of the keys to prepare for these wild swings is a better understanding of atmospheric rivers. The Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes or CW3E is at the heart of this research.
Colorado Activates Municipal Drought Response for Second Time Ever as Water Forecast Worsens
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Colorado Sunby Jerd SmithThe state of Colorado has activated the municipal portion of its emergency drought plan for only the second time in history as several cities say they need to prepare for what is almost certainly going to be a dangerously dry 2021.
Delta Dilemma: Fishing or Fresh Water
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /San Francisco Chronicleby Kurtis AlexanderThe quiet of morning broke as a battery of boats roared toward first light on the open water. Dozens of anglers, competing in teams of two for the biggest bass they could find, disappeared beyond the weed beds and tule thickets into the maze of rivers and sloughs. Each was chasing a cash prize and […]