Drought

The U.S. Forest Service is seeking input from the public on its proposal to issue a new five-year permit to Nestlé Waters North America for their on-going capture of drinking water in the San Bernardino National Forest. At issue is a permit issued by the U. S. Forest Service to …

A relatively dry February gave way to March storms helping to raise the northern Sierra average snowpack to 102 percent.  And while the southern Sierra has reached only 80 percent of its historical average both ends of the Sierras are faring far better than a year ago.  The statewide snowpack …

Fifteen-year-old Enrique Arcilla has been chosen as the Mojave Water Agency’s (MWA) 2016 Essay Contest winner. His essay titled, “The Path to Sustainability” focused on a water-wise population in 2036 through efforts begun some 20 years earlier – in 2016. Arcilla’s essay, accompanied by a slide show, featured a fictional woman, “Jocelyn,” and followed her …

Los Angeles County Supervisors last week considered two options intended to improve water supplies in the local area on an on-going basis. Supervisor Sheila Kuehl presented two motions, one focused on water-neutral developments or a water fee for new developments and the second which looks at tax options to pay …

Chino Basin Water Conservation District (CBWCD) is currently seeking applications from qualified students for college scholarships of up to $5,000. High school and college students, studying full time, living within the district’s boundaries and pursuing a degree related to, or identified with, water are invited to apply for the annual …

The question of the day for Californians is whether the state’s five-year drought is over.  Clearly it depends on who you talk with, but most water authorities say that in spite of an El Nino storm system in Northern California this year, overall the California drought persists. On Wednesday Frank …