Despite increased maintenance of Oroville Dam since the spillway fell apart in February 2017, members of the community-led Oroville Dam Ad Hoc Group have expressed concern about the age and wear of mechanics within the spillway’s main gates, citing similar failures on dams of the same era. The Department of Water Resources convened a meeting […]
Hurricane-force winds, blizzard conditions, heavy snowfall — and a “bomb cyclone” on the West Coast: Those are the dire predictions of weather forecasters, who are warning Thanksgiving travelers to be cautious and prepare for delays as two powerful back-to-back storms hit the western and central U.S. this week. The National Weather Service’s U.S. forecast map […]
Snow, rain and strong winds will make travel conditions difficult in parts of the West this week from an powerful storm that will slowly spread toward the central and eastern United States into this weekend. The intensifying storm is located in the northeastern Pacific Ocean and will move into Oregon and Northern California on Tuesday. […]
After a dry, tranquil day Tuesday, a cold, soggy guest will muscle its way into Southern California’s holiday plans late that night. A deep upper-level trough of low pressure is forecast to develop over the West Coast and bring cold, wet conditions to the region from Wednesday through at least Friday, according to the National […]
The governor was for the water grab before he was against it. Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his intention to launch the latest of dozens of legal battles between California and the Trump administration over a plan to boost water deliveries to Central Valley farmers, promising a lawsuit challenging further depletion of the Sacramento-San […]
Turning on the faucet and having water come out has become such a common daily occurrence that nobody stops to think about it. In times of abundance, everything goes smoothly. However, when rain is scarce or almost nonexistent and reservoir capacity diminishes considerably, that is when alarm bells are set off and governments scramble trying […]
Aging Oroville Dam Spillway Gates Draw Concern
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Enterprise-Record (Chico, Calif.)by Robin EpleyDespite increased maintenance of Oroville Dam since the spillway fell apart in February 2017, members of the community-led Oroville Dam Ad Hoc Group have expressed concern about the age and wear of mechanics within the spillway’s main gates, citing similar failures on dams of the same era. The Department of Water Resources convened a meeting […]
‘Bomb Cyclone’ Winter Storm Will Hit U.S. As Thanksgiving Nears, Forecasters Warn
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /NPR by Bill ChappellHurricane-force winds, blizzard conditions, heavy snowfall — and a “bomb cyclone” on the West Coast: Those are the dire predictions of weather forecasters, who are warning Thanksgiving travelers to be cautious and prepare for delays as two powerful back-to-back storms hit the western and central U.S. this week. The National Weather Service’s U.S. forecast map […]
Powerful Storm Will Bring Snow, Rain And Strong Winds From West to Central And Eastern U.S. Into This Weekend
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Weather ChannelSnow, rain and strong winds will make travel conditions difficult in parts of the West this week from an powerful storm that will slowly spread toward the central and eastern United States into this weekend. The intensifying storm is located in the northeastern Pacific Ocean and will move into Oregon and Northern California on Tuesday. […]
Powerful Winter Storm is on the Menu for Thanksgiving Week in Southern California
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Paul DuginskiAfter a dry, tranquil day Tuesday, a cold, soggy guest will muscle its way into Southern California’s holiday plans late that night. A deep upper-level trough of low pressure is forecast to develop over the West Coast and bring cold, wet conditions to the region from Wednesday through at least Friday, according to the National […]
Opinion: Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Muddy Water Policy
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /San Francisco ChronicleThe governor was for the water grab before he was against it. Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his intention to launch the latest of dozens of legal battles between California and the Trump administration over a plan to boost water deliveries to Central Valley farmers, promising a lawsuit challenging further depletion of the Sacramento-San […]
A Study Compares How Water is Managed in Spain, California and Australia
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Phys.orgby University of CórdobaTurning on the faucet and having water come out has become such a common daily occurrence that nobody stops to think about it. In times of abundance, everything goes smoothly. However, when rain is scarce or almost nonexistent and reservoir capacity diminishes considerably, that is when alarm bells are set off and governments scramble trying […]