STATEMENT FROM COLORADO RIVER BOARD CHAIRMAN PETER NELSON The Colorado River Basin is in the 23rd year of a historic drought. Both Lake Powell and Lake Mead – the two largest reservoirs in the United States – are at historically low...
By Jake Bittle, Grist This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. This story is part of the Grist series Parched, an in-depth look at how climate change-fueled drought is reshaping communities, economies, and ecosystems....
Already crippled by years of megadrought, California may have another climate change-induced worry on the horizon: economy-busting megafloods. By Madalyn...
Warning that the supply will shrink by 10% due to climate change, Newsom sets targets for recycled water and increased storage. But deadlines are distant, details are scant and there is no conservation mandate. by Rachel Becker, CalMatters Network California...
From the Delta Counties Coalition: Today, Don Nottoli, Chair of the Delta Counties Coalition (DCC), which is comprised of Contra Costa, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano and Yolo Counties, responded to Governor Newsom’s new water supply strategy to adapt to hotter,...
Commentary by Jim Peifer, Executive Director of the Regional Water Authority, and David Guy, President of the Northern California Water Association As another serious drought grips California, we are again confronted with hard truths. One is this: California needs more...
