/tags/water Water en-US Copyright Thu, 09 Jan 2025 14:36:58 GMT /wildfire/2025-01-09/fact-check-why-is-trump-blaming-the-la-fires-on-newsoms-water-policies President-elect Donald Trump faulted California water policies for the devastating wildfires that are burning in Los Angeles County. The fires started because of fierce winds and extremely dry conditions. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 14:36:58 GMT /wildfire/2025-01-09/fact-check-why-is-trump-blaming-the-la-fires-on-newsoms-water-policies Alastair Bland /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-01-02/water-levels-rise-substantially-in-reservoirs-after-extended-rains After extended rains across Southern Oregon and Northern California, the water levels in the region’s reservoirs have shot up significantly. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 01:21:27 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-01-02/water-levels-rise-substantially-in-reservoirs-after-extended-rains Roman Battaglia /law-and-justice/2024-11-25/private-equity-firm-sortis-backs-thornburgh-resort-as-it-fights-for-central-oregon-water-rights A planned resort in Oregon's high desert is a testing ground for reining in groundwater pumping as its deep-pocketed backers battle state regulators in a high-stakes court case. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 01:33:09 GMT /law-and-justice/2024-11-25/private-equity-firm-sortis-backs-thornburgh-resort-as-it-fights-for-central-oregon-water-rights Emily Cureton Cook /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-07-17/southern-oregon-residents-worry-state-isnt-monitoring-water-quality-closely-enough-after-arsenic-scare A Jackson County resident had questions after she learned about elevated arsenic levels in her drinking water. Her concerns reveal gaps in water regulation throughout the state. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 21:29:11 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-07-17/southern-oregon-residents-worry-state-isnt-monitoring-water-quality-closely-enough-after-arsenic-scare Justin Higginbottom /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-07-16/lake-shasta-reservoir-is-managing-well-despite-extreme-heat-and-increased-evaporation Record-breaking heat in Redding is causing more water than usual to evaporate from California’s largest reservoir. But high water levels in Lake Shasta mean the impacts aren’t a major concern. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 23:49:48 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-07-16/lake-shasta-reservoir-is-managing-well-despite-extreme-heat-and-increased-evaporation Roman Battaglia /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-07-05/california-now-has-mandatory-water-conservation-in-urban-areas-how-will-the-new-rules-affect-your-supplier The measures are substantially weaker than a previous proposal after an onslaught of criticism. But they will still save enough water through 2050 to supply the state’s entire population for a year, at a cost of $4.7 billion. Fri, 05 Jul 2024 13:56:22 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-07-05/california-now-has-mandatory-water-conservation-in-urban-areas-how-will-the-new-rules-affect-your-supplier Rachel Becker /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-05-07/stumbling-search-lands-on-old-hand-as-new-oregon-water-boss Emails show the governor plans to send Ivan Gall for state Senate confirmation May 29. Tue, 07 May 2024 12:18:38 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-05-07/stumbling-search-lands-on-old-hand-as-new-oregon-water-boss Emily Cureton /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-05-03/surplus-water-from-last-year-keeping-reservoirs-filled-in-southern-oregon-and-northern-california Many regional reservoirs that store water for irrigation are doing better than they were last year. Two good winters have helped water managers build up their reserves. Sat, 04 May 2024 00:02:52 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-05-03/surplus-water-from-last-year-keeping-reservoirs-filled-in-southern-oregon-and-northern-california Roman Battaglia /food-and-agriculture/2024-04-16/water-managers-announce-2024-allocations-for-klamath-basin-agriculture The federal Bureau of Reclamation announced its initial water supply allocation for Klamath Basin farmers yesterday. Despite average snowpack in the region, the projected supply still isn’t enough to meet agricultural demands. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:22:08 GMT /food-and-agriculture/2024-04-16/water-managers-announce-2024-allocations-for-klamath-basin-agriculture Roman Battaglia /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2024-04-05/mon-9-am-snowpack-is-good-but-researchers-suggest-new-ways-to-measure-it OSU researchers want to measure snowpack in a new way. Fri, 05 Apr 2024 17:30:06 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2024-04-05/mon-9-am-snowpack-is-good-but-researchers-suggest-new-ways-to-measure-it The ɫèapp Team