Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over opposition from dentists and national health organizations who warn the move will lead to medical problems and disproportionately affect low-income communities.
The Kern County Water Agency voted Thursday to pony up its $32.6 million share of planning and pre-construction costs for the so-called delta tunnel after its member districts gave a somewhat grudging go-ahead.
Significant snow falling in the Sierra Nevada over the next few days could be the region’s last big snow dump of the season, showcasing a dramatic rebound for the snowpack that provides a significant portion of California’s water reserves through the rest of the year.
Despite some heavy rainstorms and squalls of snow in recent months, the Sierra Nevada snowpack today stands at 90% of average, according to state officials. This year’s measurements mark the first below-average snowpack since 2022, when it dropped to a dismal 38% of the historical average.
Tariffs and immigration crackdowns have taken center stage in recent weeks as President Donald Trump pushes border tougher restrictions. But there has been another issue also playing out: water.
Colorado River states have weeks remaining to resolve deep divides over how to manage the river for years to come, officials at a water conference in southwestern Colorado said Friday.
Utah Becomes the First State to Ban Fluoride in Public Drinking Water
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Milla Kuiper /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Associated PressUtah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over opposition from dentists and national health organizations who warn the move will lead to medical problems and disproportionately affect low-income communities.
Kern Farmers Agree to Continue Funding the Delta Tunnel – With Caveats
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Milla Kuiper /SJV Waterby Lois HenryThe Kern County Water Agency voted Thursday to pony up its $32.6 million share of planning and pre-construction costs for the so-called delta tunnel after its member districts gave a somewhat grudging go-ahead.
It’s Spring, but the Sierra Are Getting Slammed by Another Round of Snow
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Milla Kuiper /The New York Timesby Amy GraffSignificant snow falling in the Sierra Nevada over the next few days could be the region’s last big snow dump of the season, showcasing a dramatic rebound for the snowpack that provides a significant portion of California’s water reserves through the rest of the year.
California Snowpack is Near-Average — What Does This Mean for Water Supplies?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Milla Kuiper /Cal Mattersby Alastair BlandDespite some heavy rainstorms and squalls of snow in recent months, the Sierra Nevada snowpack today stands at 90% of average, according to state officials. This year’s measurements mark the first below-average snowpack since 2022, when it dropped to a dismal 38% of the historical average.
Border Report: US Rejects Mexico’s Emergency Water Request
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Milla Kuiper /Voice of San Diegoby Sandra DibbleTariffs and immigration crackdowns have taken center stage in recent weeks as President Donald Trump pushes border tougher restrictions. But there has been another issue also playing out: water.
Seven Colorado River States Have Mere Weeks to Reach Water Agreement After Long Impasse
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Milla Kuiper /The Colorado Sunby Shannon MullaneColorado River states have weeks remaining to resolve deep divides over how to manage the river for years to come, officials at a water conference in southwestern Colorado said Friday.