From the USGS: The Earth observation data archived here have plenty of value to the study of aquatic ecosystems. Landsat satellites can capture harmful algal blooms, for example. Spaceborne sensors can also record land surface temperatures, and that includes water...
[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news this weekend … California’s snowpack is ‘roasting in the dry and sunny conditions’ “California’s winter...
— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … MEETING: Central Valley Flood Protection Board beginning at 9am. Agenda items include a presentation of levee inspection results for the RD 2068 and RD 2098 – Yolano Cache Slough Levee System and an...
Regulators approved “seriously deficient” fire prevention plans, including from PG&E, which sparked California’s deadliest wildfire, state auditor says. By Julie Cart, Cal Matters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. As record-breaking drought fuels another...
By Christine Souza, Ag Alert The California Department of Water Resources is cutting its water allocation for the State Water Project to 5%—down from its earlier promised allotment of 15%. The agency cited dropping reservoir levels and reduced snowpack amid...
California’s proposed limit for hexavalent chromium — the first in the nation — would raise water rates in many cities. The contaminant, linked to cancer, was made infamous by Erin Brockovich. By Rachel Becker, CalMatters This story was originally published...
