The largest dam removal project in U.S. history came one step closer to fruition this week, as California issued permits for breaching the four dams on the Klamath River.
California’s decision to depart from federal regulations when managing its water supplies is causing strife across the water world. The state recently got a new permit for water delivery operations from its wildlife agency. In the past, that kind of authority came from adhering to federal rules. Now, with a dispute between the state and […]
U.S. Drought Monitor data released Thursday show that less of California is abnormally dry, and more of the state is drought-free. The improvement is mostly in Southern California and along the Central Coast, while data for Northern California show little change.
How many people have been infected with the new coronavirus? A group of Bay Area researchers aims to find out—by tracking what’s in the local wastewater.
Several Congressional leaders sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom expressing disappointment in the decision to issue an Incidental Take Permit (ITP) for long-term operations of the State Water Project. The six Members of Congress who represent a large portion of California noted that the ITP will have a detrimental impact on cooperative efforts to […]
California Greenlights Massive Klamath River Dam Removal
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /E&E Newsby Jeremy P. JacobsThe largest dam removal project in U.S. history came one step closer to fruition this week, as California issued permits for breaching the four dams on the Klamath River.
Lawsuits Vowed as Feds, California Take Divergent Water Routes
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Bloomberg Lawby Emily C. DooleyCalifornia’s decision to depart from federal regulations when managing its water supplies is causing strife across the water world. The state recently got a new permit for water delivery operations from its wildlife agency. In the past, that kind of authority came from adhering to federal rules. Now, with a dispute between the state and […]
April Rains Have Put a Dent in the Drought, at Least in Southern California
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Paul DuginskiU.S. Drought Monitor data released Thursday show that less of California is abnormally dry, and more of the state is drought-free. The improvement is mostly in Southern California and along the Central Coast, while data for Northern California show little change.
One Way to Potentially Track Covid-19? Sewage Surveillance
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Wiredby Gregory BarberHow many people have been infected with the new coronavirus? A group of Bay Area researchers aims to find out—by tracking what’s in the local wastewater.
Lawmakers Urge Governor Newsom to Reconsider Incidental Take Permit
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /AGnet Westby Brian GermanSeveral Congressional leaders sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom expressing disappointment in the decision to issue an Incidental Take Permit (ITP) for long-term operations of the State Water Project. The six Members of Congress who represent a large portion of California noted that the ITP will have a detrimental impact on cooperative efforts to […]
Record-Setting Storm to Continue Crawl Over California into Friday
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /AccuWeatherby Renee DuffA nearly stationary storm will be slow to wring out all of its moisture over central and Southern California into the end of the week.