NASA researchers have developed new satellite-based, weekly global maps of soil moisture and groundwater wetness conditions and one to three-month U.S. forecasts of each product. While maps of current dry/wet conditions for the United States have been available since 2012, this is the first time they have been available globally.
Citing unprecedented challenges created by the coronavirus pandemic, city officials across California are asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to suspend or delay numerous state laws, saying they’re unable to comply with everything from environmental regulations to public records laws that give people a window into how the government is spending public money.
Some municipal water utilities are taking emergency measures to sequester some employees to assure that they can keep the water flowing as the coronavirus spreads. In this country, millions of Americans can follow advice to stay at home so long as the electricity stays on and the water and the phone service. Utility workers need […]
In a letter to Governors in all 50 states, territories and Washington, D.C. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler asked states to ensure that drinking water and wastewater employees are considered essential workers.
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, water agencies across the Bay Area and California are taking unprecedented steps to keep the water flowing that millions of people need for drinking and washing their hands, but which is also critical for fighting fires, serving hospitals, running sewer systems and other vital uses.
California regulators on Tuesday set new rules about how much water can be taken from the state’s largest rivers, angering water agencies for restricting how much they can take and environmental groups for not making those limits low enough to protect endangered species.
NASA, University of Nebraska Release New Global Groundwater Maps and U.S. Drought Forecasts
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /NASAby Ellen GrayNASA researchers have developed new satellite-based, weekly global maps of soil moisture and groundwater wetness conditions and one to three-month U.S. forecasts of each product. While maps of current dry/wet conditions for the United States have been available since 2012, this is the first time they have been available globally.
California Cities Want Transparency Rules Waived in Pandemic
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /AP Newsby Juliet WilliamsCiting unprecedented challenges created by the coronavirus pandemic, city officials across California are asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to suspend or delay numerous state laws, saying they’re unable to comply with everything from environmental regulations to public records laws that give people a window into how the government is spending public money.
Utilities Aim to Keep Specially Trained Employees Healthy and Working
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /NPRby Clay Masters Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthoritySome municipal water utilities are taking emergency measures to sequester some employees to assure that they can keep the water flowing as the coronavirus spreads. In this country, millions of Americans can follow advice to stay at home so long as the electricity stays on and the water and the phone service. Utility workers need […]
EPA Urges States to Support Water, Wastewater Operations During COVID-19
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Water WorldIn a letter to Governors in all 50 states, territories and Washington, D.C. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler asked states to ensure that drinking water and wastewater employees are considered essential workers.
Coronavirus: Is the Drinking Water Supply Safe?
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Mercury Newsby Paul RogersAs the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, water agencies across the Bay Area and California are taking unprecedented steps to keep the water flowing that millions of people need for drinking and washing their hands, but which is also critical for fighting fires, serving hospitals, running sewer systems and other vital uses.
California Rules Anger Water Agencies, Environmental Groups
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /AP Newsby Adam BeamCalifornia regulators on Tuesday set new rules about how much water can be taken from the state’s largest rivers, angering water agencies for restricting how much they can take and environmental groups for not making those limits low enough to protect endangered species.