Drought

But Summer’s Fire Season Awaits Especially in Southern California The good news, thanks to a reprieve from California’s five-year drought in some parts of the state, is that wildfires are down within the state by more than 65 percent. In the first four months of the year 609 wildfires have …

The Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency has managed to accomplish something most California water related agencies have not in recent years, keep rates level for customers. Most water agencies in Southern California are proposing increased water and sewer rates over the coming budget years to cover increased costs for …

In the U.S. Senate race for Barbara Boxer’s soon-to-be-vacated seat, candidates in both parties have sounded off on various aspects of the California drought. However, recent statements may reveal a knowledge gap between the Democrat and Republican candidates. In an op-ed published in Breitbart News on April 29, Republican candidate …

Six student groups from three states have been identified as the winners of the Visualize Your Water Quality high school citizen science challenge hosted by Esri of Redlands, Calif. along with the US Environmental Protection Agency, the US Geological Survey and the National Geographic Society. Visualize You Water Quality in …

Improved Water Supply Conditions Have Helped Loosen Drought’s Grip  Metropolitan Water District (MWD) has announced plans to reopen the boat launches at Diamond Valley Lake (DVL) in mid-May thanks to Metropolitan making its first significant water deliveries into the lake in more than three years. DVL, near Hemet in southwest …

California’s on-going drought and water diversions to Los Angeles are taking a toll on not only water levels at Mono Lake but also on the nearly 100 species of birds that annually flock to the lake. The lake currently stands at just 6,378.11 ft., a mere 13 in. above what …