How a ‘death trap’ for fish in California’s water system is limiting the pumping of supplies

Giant pumps hum inside a warehouse-like building, pushing water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta into the California Aqueduct ... “It’s impossible for us to count all of the fish,” Schaffer ... Read More

California cracks down on water pumping: ‘The ground is collapsing’

Large water users will face fees ... the powerhouse of California’s more than $50bn agricultural industry. The crackdown here has been met with a strong backlash. The decision followed a nine ... Read More

California water managers advise multipronged approach in face of climate change

A region as massive and diverse as the Golden State requires many hands and smart planning to manage its water system and prepare for climate change-driven disasters. Read More

California May Have to Release Water From Reservoirs

A late season winter storm bringing up to 24 inches of snow to the Sierra Nevada mountains this weekend could prompt California water officials to release water ... journalism that's factual and fair. Read More

Late Winter Storms Spare California From Drought Pain, for Now

“Extremes are becoming the new reality,” Mr ... important moment for gauging California’s water status in the increasingly wide swings between deluge and drought. It is the time of year ... Read More

Southern California to See Water Bills Double

Two abnormally wet winters have aided in California's recovery from drought, but despite the state's improved water ... new bill. In addition to the rate hikes, MWD officials pledged spending cuts ... Read More

Drought Research News

New research has identified the ... Jan. 16, 2024 — Sustainable water management ... More Sensitive to Drought Dec. 13, 2023 — This holiday season brings surprising news about your Christmas ... Read More

California farmers to lose access to the state’s largest watershed as drought worsens

(Courthouse News photo / Nick Cahill) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CN) — California water ... “Drought conditions are significant this year, however, we can’t ignore our state and federal leaders’ failure to ... Read More

Ecuador rations electricity as drought persists in the northern Andes

Ecuador has started to ration electricity in its main cities as a drought linked ... and each drop of water that are not consumed will help us face this reality.” The power cuts in Ecuador ... Read More

Colombia drought: Grappling with water cuts

About ten million people face water rationing as severe drought brings reservoir levels ... how countries from the US to Kenya react will be critical. Read More