The Trump administration’s long-anticipated water jurisdiction rule has already drawn a half-dozen legal challenges since its April release, with more on the way.
The way we use water is one of the many aspects of daily life that has changed in lockdown. Commercial use may be down, but domestic use has increased. With greater levels of hand washing, tea drinking and gardening, demand has risen “considerably,” according to David Murray, a field technician for the water network. Mr. […]
Here’s some welcome news: Water can work wonders for your health. The humble liquid comprises about 60% of our body weight and allows our internal organs to perform at their best. Water regulates our body temperature, keeps our joints lubricated and carries nutrients to our cells. Water also provides moisture to skin, ensuring a bright […]
Sprawled across a desert expanse along the Utah-Arizona border, Lake Powell’s nearly 100-foot high bathtub ring etched on its sandstone walls belie the challenges of a major Colorado River reservoir at less than half-full. How those challenges play out as demand grows for the river’s water amid a changing climate is fueling simmering questions about […]
As of Monday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s forecast for this year’s expected water supplies in the Colorado River is at 59% of average. That’s not good news. If that prediction proves true, this will be one of the driest water years since Lake Powell was constructed nearly 60 years ago. The volume of […]
Democratic leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday released the HEROES Act, the latest proposed relief package to address the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic challenges resulting from it. The proposal includes $1.5 billion in funding for water ratepayer assistance to help struggling households pay their water and sewer service bills.
Trump’s Water Jurisdiction Rule: What’s All the Fighting About?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Bloomberg Lawby Ellen GilmerThe Trump administration’s long-anticipated water jurisdiction rule has already drawn a half-dozen legal challenges since its April release, with more on the way.
Coronavirus: The Workers Keeping the Water Flowing
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /BBC Newsby Cormac CampbellThe way we use water is one of the many aspects of daily life that has changed in lockdown. Commercial use may be down, but domestic use has increased. With greater levels of hand washing, tea drinking and gardening, demand has risen “considerably,” according to David Murray, a field technician for the water network. Mr. […]
How Much Water Do We Really Need to Drink?
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CBS Sacramento (CNN Wire)Here’s some welcome news: Water can work wonders for your health. The humble liquid comprises about 60% of our body weight and allows our internal organs to perform at their best. Water regulates our body temperature, keeps our joints lubricated and carries nutrients to our cells. Water also provides moisture to skin, ensuring a bright […]
Questions Simmer About Lake Powell’s Future as Drought, Climate Change Point to a Drier Colorado River Basin
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Water Education Foundation (Western Water)by Gary PitzerSprawled across a desert expanse along the Utah-Arizona border, Lake Powell’s nearly 100-foot high bathtub ring etched on its sandstone walls belie the challenges of a major Colorado River reservoir at less than half-full. How those challenges play out as demand grows for the river’s water amid a changing climate is fueling simmering questions about […]
Let’s Refill Lakes Mead & Powell Now
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Sustainable Watersby Brian Richter Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityAs of Monday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s forecast for this year’s expected water supplies in the Colorado River is at 59% of average. That’s not good news. If that prediction proves true, this will be one of the driest water years since Lake Powell was constructed nearly 60 years ago. The volume of […]
Dems’ HEROES Act Includes Billions for Utility, Ratepayer Assistance
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Water Finance & ManagementDemocratic leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday released the HEROES Act, the latest proposed relief package to address the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic challenges resulting from it. The proposal includes $1.5 billion in funding for water ratepayer assistance to help struggling households pay their water and sewer service bills.