At some point, you simply have to sit down and do the math to comprehend that growing development and population water demands are draining Lake Mead faster than it can be replenished. How will Southern Californians dependent on Colorado River supplies conserve their dwindling water resources? Lowest Level for Lake Mead In […]
An estimated 80% of water use goes to agriculture in California. Therefore, efforts to increase efficiency in this sector is crucial. The State Water Resources Control Board discussed a report this week recommending ways to employ California’s Reasonable Use Doctrine to promote agricultural water efficiency. State Board to Discuss New Report on […]
This article brings to the fore important points such as the desperate need for more efficient water practices and the inappropriately low cost of water (for the most part in CA we pay for conveyence and cleaning). Read on! Will The Next War Be Fought Over Water? Just as wars over oil […]
Urban water conservation is critical to the future of the Delta, since California’s cities have been taking an ever increasing amount of water from the Delta. In the 80s & 90s, urban users used about 35% of South of Delta exports. But that percentage jumped to 42% in the 2000’s. The cause […]
Do you wonder what the heck California’s DWR is up to? You’re in luck, as they have released their 2010 accomplishments. DWR has released a fact sheet detailing its accomplishments on the California Water Plan in 2010, including developments in content, collaboration and outreach. The department has released additional accomplishment documents on its website, including […]
Did you know that there are a number of water delivery systems in California? The California State Water project is the nation’s largest state-built water and power development and conveyance system. Each year DWR determines the allocations for users of this project. Things are looking up from last year’s initial allotment. (From […]
Given the state of our water supplies in California, it’s surprising to ride through neighborhoods around the state and find house after house with thirsty lawns. This article lists the ten top US cities running out of water – two of the ten are in CA! Maybe it’s time to rethink your […]
Today is blog day, and all my blogs are pointing to other blogs. In this case Pacific Institute’s Peter Gleick is delving into the basic questions of peak water by differentiating different types of peak water. Take a peek! Has the US Passed the Point of Peak Water? Freshwater is […]
When it comes to managing water use in the state of California, there is no way to get around the fact that approximately 80% of the water used in the state goes to agriculture. In July, CAWSI released a 4-page brief, prepared by Dave Runsten of Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF), […]
Congratulations to Sen. Fran Pavey together with the Planning and Conservation League for sponsoring an important newly passed bill that correctly identifies recycled water as one of the key elements of an integrated water management plan and provides us greater water security. Governor Signs Crucial Bill to Improve Regional Water Self Sufficiency […]