After abundant rain and moderate snowfall this year in the northern half of the state, California’s largest reservoirs are holding more than 120% of their historical average. But underground, the state’s supply of water for drinking and irrigating crops remains depleted.
On Tuesday, as Sacramento attempts to advance the Delta Conveyance Project, also known as the Delta Tunnel, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) reintroduced legislation to finally kill this disastrous boondoggle once and for all. The Stop the Delta Tunnel Act would prohibit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) from issuing a federal permit necessary for the project to […]
Last week’s rain and floods in California may soon give way to concerns about drought in the West as spring kicks off the region’s dry season. This year’s storms won’t erase looming drought worries across the entire southwestern U.S., experts fear. Of particular concern are the giant reservoirs of the Colorado River basin, Lakes Mead and […]
The water outlook in California is bright, with major reservoirs exhibiting strong levels and a near-average snowpack, according to the latest data. The state’s three largest reservoirs – Trinity, Shasta and Oroville – are currently holding more than 75% of their capacity, a significant boost compared to typical levels for this time of year.
Last month’s wildfires in California destroyed thousands of homes, killed at least 29 people and will likely cost hundreds of billions of dollars. President Trump has claimed that state officials made the disaster worse by how they managed the state’s complex water system. William Brangham looks at those allegations and the realities of water management […]
Reservoirs across California recently received good news only weeks after a late January snowpack update from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) sparked concern. Although a series of atmospheric rivers brought heavy snow to high-elevation areas in parts of northern and central California in November and December, Southern California had an unusually dry start to the […]
Even in Wet Years, Wells Are Still Dry. Why Replenishing California’s Groundwater is Painfully Slow
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Milla Kuiper /Cal Mattersby Alastair BlandAfter abundant rain and moderate snowfall this year in the northern half of the state, California’s largest reservoirs are holding more than 120% of their historical average. But underground, the state’s supply of water for drinking and irrigating crops remains depleted.
California Congressman Josh Harder Reintroduces Bill to Stop the Delta Tunnel and ‘Protect Our Water’
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by dguillen /Sierra Sun TimesOn Tuesday, as Sacramento attempts to advance the Delta Conveyance Project, also known as the Delta Tunnel, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) reintroduced legislation to finally kill this disastrous boondoggle once and for all. The Stop the Delta Tunnel Act would prohibit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) from issuing a federal permit necessary for the project to […]
Water Crisis in West Still Looms as Lakes Mead and Powell Only 35% Full
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by dguillen /USA Todayby Doyle RiceLast week’s rain and floods in California may soon give way to concerns about drought in the West as spring kicks off the region’s dry season. This year’s storms won’t erase looming drought worries across the entire southwestern U.S., experts fear. Of particular concern are the giant reservoirs of the Colorado River basin, Lakes Mead and […]
Strong Reservoir and Snowpack Levels Boost California’s Water Outlook
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, Uncategorized /by Milla Kuiper /ABC 10by ABC 10The water outlook in California is bright, with major reservoirs exhibiting strong levels and a near-average snowpack, according to the latest data. The state’s three largest reservoirs – Trinity, Shasta and Oroville – are currently holding more than 75% of their capacity, a significant boost compared to typical levels for this time of year.
Examining the Truth About Fighting Fires in California Amid Water Management Claims
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by dguillen /PBS Newsby William Branhgam, Sam Lane, Mike FritzLast month’s wildfires in California destroyed thousands of homes, killed at least 29 people and will likely cost hundreds of billions of dollars. President Trump has claimed that state officials made the disaster worse by how they managed the state’s complex water system. William Brangham looks at those allegations and the realities of water management […]
California Reservoirs Get Good News Amid Snowpack Update
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by dguillen /Newsweekby Anna SkinnerReservoirs across California recently received good news only weeks after a late January snowpack update from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) sparked concern. Although a series of atmospheric rivers brought heavy snow to high-elevation areas in parts of northern and central California in November and December, Southern California had an unusually dry start to the […]