First things first: you’d be wise to forget everything you’ve read or heard recently about “voluntary agreements,” which according to the usual suspects, will bring a just and peaceful end the seemingly never-ending battle over California water. Not true. Not even close. To be crystal clear: “voluntary agreements”, no matter who crafts and agrees to them, would result in more […]
In the coming weeks and months, the Newsom administration, water users and conservation groups will continue to refine a framework for potential voluntary agreements intended to benefit salmon and other fish in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Gov. Gavin Newsom released the framework last week, which acts as the alternative to a state-mandated, flows-only approach that […]
“Water scarcity” is not a term Arizonans like to use; certainly not civic leaders, economic development professionals or water utilities. Those two words can invoke confusion and concerns, sometimes irrational. But, the good news is it shouldn’t. The basis of “water scarcity” is quite simple. When there is increasing demand for a finite resource […]
A bill that could help disadvantaged Central Valley towns including ones in Tulare County provide safe and affordable drinking passed its first legislative hurdle despite facing opposition by Republican critics, including GOP representatives from California.
Last month, many regions passed a major milestone in implementation of state legislation that has the potential to transform the way crops are farmed in the state. At the end of January, big regions of the San Joaquin Valley had to turn in their plans for how residents and growers would comply with the Sustainable […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom has put forward aframework for managing water and habitat in the Delta and its watershed. As far as we can tell, no one is very happy with the framework—and that may be a good sign. The framework is the product of years of effort to negotiate an agreement among water users, other stakeholders, […]
Opinion: Hard to Swallow Newsom’s “Voluntary Agreements” Under the Threat of Doom
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Sunby Wayne Western Jr.First things first: you’d be wise to forget everything you’ve read or heard recently about “voluntary agreements,” which according to the usual suspects, will bring a just and peaceful end the seemingly never-ending battle over California water. Not true. Not even close. To be crystal clear: “voluntary agreements”, no matter who crafts and agrees to them, would result in more […]
‘Framework’ Aims to Aid Water Agreements
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /AgAlert (Sacramento, Calif.)by Christine SouzaIn the coming weeks and months, the Newsom administration, water users and conservation groups will continue to refine a framework for potential voluntary agreements intended to benefit salmon and other fish in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Gov. Gavin Newsom released the framework last week, which acts as the alternative to a state-mandated, flows-only approach that […]
Opinion: Water Must be Managed as a Scarce Resource
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /AZ Big Media by Ron L. Fleming“Water scarcity” is not a term Arizonans like to use; certainly not civic leaders, economic development professionals or water utilities. Those two words can invoke confusion and concerns, sometimes irrational. But, the good news is it shouldn’t. The basis of “water scarcity” is quite simple. When there is increasing demand for a finite resource […]
Central Valley Clean Water Bill Gets Past Major Hurdle Despite Republican Opposition
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Visalia Times Delta by James WardA bill that could help disadvantaged Central Valley towns including ones in Tulare County provide safe and affordable drinking passed its first legislative hurdle despite facing opposition by Republican critics, including GOP representatives from California.
500,000 Acres of San Joaquin Cropland to go Fallow as Groundwater Management Goes Into Effect Over 20 Years
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Sacramento Business Journalby Emily HamannLast month, many regions passed a major milestone in implementation of state legislation that has the potential to transform the way crops are farmed in the state. At the end of January, big regions of the San Joaquin Valley had to turn in their plans for how residents and growers would comply with the Sustainable […]
Opinion: Newsom’s Water Framework is Imperfect but Necessary. The Alternative is Further Deterioration of the Delta
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CalMattersby Ellen Hanak and Jeffrey MountGov. Gavin Newsom has put forward aframework for managing water and habitat in the Delta and its watershed. As far as we can tell, no one is very happy with the framework—and that may be a good sign. The framework is the product of years of effort to negotiate an agreement among water users, other stakeholders, […]