The latest outlook from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration suggests that California’s persistent drought-like conditions could last through the winter and into spring, possibly fueling another grueling fire season in 2021. Currently, three-quarters of California is experiencing at least moderate drought conditions. “Keep in mind, we’re coming off the driest May-through-October period, statewide at least, across California, […]
While deciding the final allocation for growers who gather their water from the Friant-Kern Canal is months away, things early on are not looking good. The California Department of Water Resources announced on Dec. 1 an initial state water project allocation of 10% of requested supply for the 2021 water year. Initial allocations are based […]
The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday released a draft guidance that interprets a Supreme Court decision in a way that may exempt some facilities from needing permits to pollute groundwater. In April, the court decided that a permit is required for both direct discharges of pollutants into federally-regulated rivers and oceans as well as their “functional equivalent” […]
On Tuesday, Congressman John Garamendi, a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure whose district includes 200 miles of the Sacramento River and is adjacent to several major ports, secured key provisions in the “Water Resources Development Act of 2020” for the California Delta and Central Valley. The legislation passed the House […]
Scientists with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography will soon have a deeper insight into how Santa Cruz waves impact local flood events, thanks to a coastal buoy installed on Sunday. The wave buoy will track wave height, direction, speed, as well as water and air temperature.
In the San Joaquin Valley, agricultural runoff from fertilizer and manure leaches into groundwater, contributing to some of the highest levels of nitrate pollution in community water systems in the country. Residents in Tipton were warned months ago not to drink or cook with tap water because of dangerous levels of nitrate. For two years, […]
Drought Conditions Could Stretch to Spring, Set Stage for Another Rough Fire Season
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /KQED by Craig MillerThe latest outlook from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration suggests that California’s persistent drought-like conditions could last through the winter and into spring, possibly fueling another grueling fire season in 2021. Currently, three-quarters of California is experiencing at least moderate drought conditions. “Keep in mind, we’re coming off the driest May-through-October period, statewide at least, across California, […]
Growers See Initial Allocation of 10% for 2021 Water Year
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The Sun GazetteWhile deciding the final allocation for growers who gather their water from the Friant-Kern Canal is months away, things early on are not looking good. The California Department of Water Resources announced on Dec. 1 an initial state water project allocation of 10% of requested supply for the 2021 water year. Initial allocations are based […]
EPA Guidance May Exempt Some Water Polluters from Supreme Court Permit Mandate
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The Hillby Rachel FrazinThe Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday released a draft guidance that interprets a Supreme Court decision in a way that may exempt some facilities from needing permits to pollute groundwater. In April, the court decided that a permit is required for both direct discharges of pollutants into federally-regulated rivers and oceans as well as their “functional equivalent” […]
House Passes Water Resources Development Act; Final Bill Expected to Become Law This Year
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Lake County Newsby Elizabeth LarsonOn Tuesday, Congressman John Garamendi, a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure whose district includes 200 miles of the Sacramento River and is adjacent to several major ports, secured key provisions in the “Water Resources Development Act of 2020” for the California Delta and Central Valley. The legislation passed the House […]
Scientists with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography Deploy Wave Buoy Off Westcliff
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Santa Cruz Sentinelby Hannah HagemannScientists with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography will soon have a deeper insight into how Santa Cruz waves impact local flood events, thanks to a coastal buoy installed on Sunday. The wave buoy will track wave height, direction, speed, as well as water and air temperature.
Toxic Tap Water in Latino Towns is a Legacy of Racist Policies, California Officials Say
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The Fresno Beeby Monica Vaughan and Nathalie VeraIn the San Joaquin Valley, agricultural runoff from fertilizer and manure leaches into groundwater, contributing to some of the highest levels of nitrate pollution in community water systems in the country. Residents in Tipton were warned months ago not to drink or cook with tap water because of dangerous levels of nitrate. For two years, […]