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 […]
Across the United States, communities are working diligently to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. From healthcare to food distribution and other essential services, all industries are assessing ways to keep their workforce healthy and safe while meeting the needs of our nation during this time of crisis.
The State Water Board on Tuesday, April 7 issued key documents that move the Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC) significantly closer to removing four dams and re-opening 360 miles of the Klamath River and its tributaries to imperiled salmon, according to a news release.
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.
Opinion: Essential or Not, All Construction Requires Enhanced Safety Protocols
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Construction Diveby Greg SizemoreAcross the United States, communities are working diligently to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. From healthcare to food distribution and other essential services, all industries are assessing ways to keep their workforce healthy and safe while meeting the needs of our nation during this time of crisis.
California State Water Board Approves Key Permits for KRRC Dam Removal
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Herald and Newsby Herald and NewsThe State Water Board on Tuesday, April 7 issued key documents that move the Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC) significantly closer to removing four dams and re-opening 360 miles of the Klamath River and its tributaries to imperiled salmon, according to a news release.