It happened this fast: Shoppers frightened by the novel coronavirus ransacked grocery stores. Store managers shifted staff to restock shelves. The floral booth went empty. California’s cut-flower industry imploded. Sure, there are lots of nuances to this tale of tumbling economic dominoes. But at its core is the simple fact that few will buy a […]
A winter-like storm system will continue to bring rain, snow and cooler air to California into midweek. While the month of February featured nearly bone-dry conditions across the Golden State, a series of late-season storm events are helping to minimize concerns for the dry season ahead.
The Department of Water Resources is mourning the death of a former director on Saturday. William Gianelli passed away this week at the age of 101. Gianelli was the director of DWR from 1967 to 1973. He was born and raised in Stockton and served with the U.S. Army during World War II.
California has the opportunity to enter a new era in water management. Unprecedented efforts by leaders at the state and national level have led to the kind of cooperation that will provide valuable benefits to water users and the environment. I know because that’s what we’ve been doing in the Sacramento Valley for many years. The kinds […]
Millions of Americans risk losing running water if they fall behind with bill payments in coming months, as mass layoffs triggered by the coronavirus pandemic force families to make impossible tradeoffs on paying household expenses. Around two-fifths of the country rely on water utilities which have not suspended the policy of shutoffs for non-payment, despite […]
A new set of water regulations aimed at protecting California’s native fish came down from the state earlier this week to near universal condemnation from both agricultural and environmental water folks. The regulations are contained in a 143-page “incidental take permit” issued by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife that lays out when — […]
Coronavirus Hit California’s Cut-Flower Industry at the Worst Time
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Geoffrey MohanIt happened this fast: Shoppers frightened by the novel coronavirus ransacked grocery stores. Store managers shifted staff to restock shelves. The floral booth went empty. California’s cut-flower industry imploded. Sure, there are lots of nuances to this tale of tumbling economic dominoes. But at its core is the simple fact that few will buy a […]
Potent Storm Bringing Heavy Mountain Snow, Flood Risk to California
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /AccuWeatherby Brandon BuckinghamA winter-like storm system will continue to bring rain, snow and cooler air to California into midweek. While the month of February featured nearly bone-dry conditions across the Golden State, a series of late-season storm events are helping to minimize concerns for the dry season ahead.
Department of Water Resources Mourns Death of Former Director
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /KCRA-TV (Sacramento)The Department of Water Resources is mourning the death of a former director on Saturday. William Gianelli passed away this week at the age of 101. Gianelli was the director of DWR from 1967 to 1973. He was born and raised in Stockton and served with the U.S. Army during World War II.
Opinion: Collaboration is the Answer to California’s Fishery and Water Supply Challenges
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CalMattersby Roger CornwellCalifornia has the opportunity to enter a new era in water management. Unprecedented efforts by leaders at the state and national level have led to the kind of cooperation that will provide valuable benefits to water users and the environment. I know because that’s what we’ve been doing in the Sacramento Valley for many years. The kinds […]
Millions in US at Risk of ‘Water Shutoffs’ Amid Layoffs Triggered by Pandemic
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Guardianby Nina LakhaniMillions of Americans risk losing running water if they fall behind with bill payments in coming months, as mass layoffs triggered by the coronavirus pandemic force families to make impossible tradeoffs on paying household expenses. Around two-fifths of the country rely on water utilities which have not suspended the policy of shutoffs for non-payment, despite […]
New State Water Regulations Cause Angst on All Sides
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Bakersfield.comby Lois HenryA new set of water regulations aimed at protecting California’s native fish came down from the state earlier this week to near universal condemnation from both agricultural and environmental water folks. The regulations are contained in a 143-page “incidental take permit” issued by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife that lays out when — […]