Consumers and farmers are being unjustifiably denied what should be fairly normal water supplies this year while bureaucrats continue to waste water on a failed experimental effort to help fish. Unfortunately, the fish aren’t recovering, and the bureaucrats are just making a bad situation worse for all Californians. People who receive water from the state […]
An atmospheric river drawing moisture from the tropics is expected to blanket the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe area with more than 3 feet of snow through the weekend, forecasters say. The strong winter storm will start off light Friday night with snow levels at 7,500 to 8,000 feet through Saturday, said meteorologist Tony Fuentes […]
After a promising start to winter, California’s snowpack has shrunk to below-average levels, causing state water officials to redouble their calls for water conservation. On Tuesday, the statewide snowpack stood at only 83% of average for the day, a result the California Department of Water Resources blamed on fall and winter seasons that have brought […]
It was the final Wednesday of a warm, dry February, and here as in much of California it seemed that spring had made an early arrival. The sky was blue, temperatures mild. Almond and fruit trees were ablaze with blossoms. Along the highways, poppies were in full flower, competing for attention with ubiquitous Caltrans message […]
OPINION: Billions of Gallons Needlessly Flushed Out to Sea
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Orange County Registerby By Mike WadeConsumers and farmers are being unjustifiably denied what should be fairly normal water supplies this year while bureaucrats continue to waste water on a failed experimental effort to help fish. Unfortunately, the fish aren’t recovering, and the bureaucrats are just making a bad situation worse for all Californians. People who receive water from the state […]
Strong Winter Storm to Bring Several Feet of Snow to Sierra Nevada, Lake Tahoe
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Los Angeles Timesby By Veronica RochaAn atmospheric river drawing moisture from the tropics is expected to blanket the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe area with more than 3 feet of snow through the weekend, forecasters say. The strong winter storm will start off light Friday night with snow levels at 7,500 to 8,000 feet through Saturday, said meteorologist Tony Fuentes […]
California’s Snowpack Falls Below Average, Sparking New Drought Fears
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Los Angeles Timesby By Matt StevensAfter a promising start to winter, California’s snowpack has shrunk to below-average levels, causing state water officials to redouble their calls for water conservation. On Tuesday, the statewide snowpack stood at only 83% of average for the day, a result the California Department of Water Resources blamed on fall and winter seasons that have brought […]
Drought Hasn’t Been All Bad — We’ve Learned Some Things Too, California Water Chief Says
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Los Angeles Timesby By Peter H. KingIt was the final Wednesday of a warm, dry February, and here as in much of California it seemed that spring had made an early arrival. The sky was blue, temperatures mild. Almond and fruit trees were ablaze with blossoms. Along the highways, poppies were in full flower, competing for attention with ubiquitous Caltrans message […]