Drought

Although El Nino is expected to bring torrential rain to California, the State Water Project (SWP), who supplies 29 public water agencies, will provide agencies with 10 percent of their water needs. That number could vary, depending on the amount of rain and snowpack from El Nino. The agencies that rely on the …

Residents in the wealthy neighborhood of North Tustin Hills are facing new water restrictions after failing to meet their mandatory water reduction rate. Residents missed the mark by almost six percent. As a means of reaching Governor Jerry Brown’s mandatory water cutbacks, the Golden State Water District, a private water …

Although the California drought has had a significant impact on the United States, the United Nations (UN) says it could have a more devastating impact on other areas of the world, particularly in areas that are less affluent. According to the U.N., floods, droughts and cyclones have caused more than $1 trillion …

The Center for Environmental Science, Accuracy and Reliability (CESAR), has filed lawsuits against the state and federal governments over the death of the Delta Smelt. According to CESAR, California and the Feds broke the Endangered Species Act of 1973 when it installed and removed a barrier in the Delta. Because …

The California drought has had an impact on Californians everyday lives. Now, residents will see their Christmas impacted as well. According to the American Christmas Tree Association (ACTA), the severe drought conditions and water restrictions throughout the state will change how Californians celebrate Christmas. Based on a study conducted by Nielsen, on …

Now that we’re heading into the winter months, it’s essential for homeowners to know how to prepare for El Nino. With the likelihood of flooding looking more and more like a reality, here is how you can protect your home: Sandbag materials: Closed knit burlap bags Sand (soil if sand is …