U.S. Interior Secretary David Bernhardt isn’t shying away from reminding Californians who reigns supreme in its water wars. In a letter issued Tuesday, Bernhardt reminded California leaders that its ability to act unilaterally in enacting restrictive rules governing the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is limited and could violate the law.
While restaurants, gyms, schools and other buildings are closed indefinitely to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the quality of water left sitting in pipes could change. In buildings nationwide, water left sitting for long periods of time could contain excessive amounts of heavy metals and pathogens that are concentrated in pipes, say researchers who have […]
By now we’ve heard plenty about the difficulty of accessing widespread testing for the coronavirus. However, there is another approach for municipalities who want to know the presence and extent of the COVID-19 virus in their community…
A growing body of research shows that the Upper Colorado River Basin is growing warmer on average. In fact, the national hot spot centers on Western Colorado and much of the Southwest.
On the campaign trail in 2016, President Trump swung into California’s agricultural hub and vowed to deliver more water to the drought-ridden state’s farmers.
Bears are taking over Yosemite meadows, and coyotes are wandering city streets. Hilltop sunsets never looked more pure and bright. Around the world, smog-glazed skies are giving way to blue vistas and fresh air. A deadly pandemic is slowing human activity and boosting wildlife in startling ways. With oil selling at near giveaway prices and […]
Bernhardt: Newsom’s Water Gambit “Potentially Unlawful”
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Sunby Alex TavlianU.S. Interior Secretary David Bernhardt isn’t shying away from reminding Californians who reigns supreme in its water wars. In a letter issued Tuesday, Bernhardt reminded California leaders that its ability to act unilaterally in enacting restrictive rules governing the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is limited and could violate the law.
Researchers Say COVID-19 Building Closures Could Affect Water Quality
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Treatment Plant Operator (Three Lakes, Wisc.)While restaurants, gyms, schools and other buildings are closed indefinitely to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the quality of water left sitting in pipes could change. In buildings nationwide, water left sitting for long periods of time could contain excessive amounts of heavy metals and pathogens that are concentrated in pipes, say researchers who have […]
One Way to Monitor a Community’s Coronavirus Infections: Test the Sewage
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /KQEDby Danielle VentonBy now we’ve heard plenty about the difficulty of accessing widespread testing for the coronavirus. However, there is another approach for municipalities who want to know the presence and extent of the COVID-19 virus in their community…
Facing a Drier Future, Water Managers Turn to Science
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Herald TimesA growing body of research shows that the Upper Colorado River Basin is growing warmer on average. In fact, the national hot spot centers on Western Colorado and much of the Southwest.
Trump Opens Floodgates, and Acrimony Swamps California
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /E&E Newsby Jeremy JacobsOn the campaign trail in 2016, President Trump swung into California’s agricultural hub and vowed to deliver more water to the drought-ridden state’s farmers.
Opinion: California Has a Chance for a Green Future After the Coronavirus. Don’t Waste it
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /San Francisco Chronicleby Chronicle Editorial BoardBears are taking over Yosemite meadows, and coyotes are wandering city streets. Hilltop sunsets never looked more pure and bright. Around the world, smog-glazed skies are giving way to blue vistas and fresh air. A deadly pandemic is slowing human activity and boosting wildlife in startling ways. With oil selling at near giveaway prices and […]