California’s Record Heat Magnified Drought Woes in 2014
Precipitation was near average, but temperatures smashed the previous heat record.
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Federal Water Tap, January 12: Bureau of Reclamation Reviews Water Projects in California and Washington
The Rundown The Bureau of Reclamation analyzes a California recycled water project and a linking of reservoirs in Washington state. President Obama opposes Keystone XL legislation. Texas assesses an oil spill, while the Food and Drug Administration releases new draft rules for irrigation water. Scientists begin a California weather study. And 2014 was hot, hot, […]
Infographic: California Drought Drains Groundwater Reserves and Encourages New Wells
Most aquifers in the state have dropped to record lows.
The Stream, December 17: California Is 42 Cubic Kilometers of Water in the Red
The Global Rundown Scientists have calculated that it would take more than the amount of water California uses in a single year to make up for water lost during the drought. The World Bank just approved a loan to Kenya for improved water access, and British Columbia just approved a controversial hydropower project. Oil is […]
Yes, It’s Raining in California. No, the Drought Is Not Over
Just look at the Texas drought — California could be waiting years to recover.
Federal Water Tap, December 8: House Republicans Push for California Drought Bill
The Rundown House Republicans try again to send more water to San Joaquin Valley farmers, but President Obama says he’ll veto the bill. The Senate Agriculture Committee talks about agriculture and water pollution, while a Seattle Superfund site gets a $US 342 million prescription. Congress passes a water rights settlement in the Colorado River Basin […]
The Stream, December 4: Rain in California, But No Break to Drought
The Global Rundown Rain is falling in California, but the state will need a lot more of it to break a three-year drought. Vietnam is predicting drought in the Mekong Delta next year, while Great Lakes water levels are rising. China is spending billions on a new fund to fight pollution, and Kiribati is pessimistic […]
Californians Will Vote on Big Water Bond Not Knowing Exactly What They Are Buying
Rules for choosing the most controversial projects will be written later.
Jerry Brown, Smart and Prepared, Responds to California’s Drought Emergency
Steeled by past drought, governor is reshaping how largest U.S. state uses and distributes water.
The Stream, October 6: Geothermal Energy Raises California Water Concerns
Water Supply A community in California’s Sierra mountains is concerned that plans to expand geothermal energy production in the area could threaten drinking water supplies, NBC News reported. Residents worry increased pumping of geothermal water could draw down water levels in the community’s cold water aquifer during an ongoing drought. Mexico is building a $US […]
Californians Ring In New Water Year with Trepidation
Pervasive fear about consequences of another dry winter.
Matt Black’s California Drought Photographs Featured in New Yorker
Circle of Blue photographer documents Central Valley water shortage. Photo © Matt Black / Circle of Blue A man passes water vending machines in the small farmworker community of Stratford in California’s Central Valley. Click image to enlarge. Matt Black, the California photographer who documented the deepening drought in his home state earlier this year […]
