Water

California, other states reach impasse over Colorado River

by Alastair Bland January 31, 2023January 31, 2023

Despite a federal deadline today, California — the largest user of Colorado River water — has refused to cut back as much as six other states proposed in a new plan today. Imperial valley growers have the most to lose.

Water

State water deliveries to surge — highest in 6 years

by Alastair Bland January 26, 2023January 26, 2023

Sean de Guzman of the California Department of Water Resources conducts the first snow survey of the 2023 season at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada Mountains on Jan. 3. Photo by Kenneth James, California Department of Water Resources

Environment

Is California’s drought over? Here’s what you need to know about rain, snow, reservoirs and drought

by Alastair Bland January 12, 2023January 11, 2023

Environment

Saving salmon: Chinook return to California’s far north — with a lot of human help

by Alastair Bland December 19, 2022December 18, 2022

Oroville, which is one of California's largest reservoirs, is only 59% of capacity as of Dec. 12 after a prolonged drought — despite recent rains and snow. The reservoir is shown here in May 2022. Photo by Andrew Innerarity, California Department of Water Resources

Environment

California drought: Water providers still predict shortages next year

by Alastair Bland December 13, 2022December 12, 2022

Jim Scala at his ranch in Montague on Aug. 29, 2022. Photo by Martin do Nascimento, CalMatters

Environment

Rural ranchers face $4,000 proposed fine for violating state drought order

by Rachel Becker November 7, 2022November 7, 2022

Recycling is one way for California to boost its water supply. Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge captures and reuses water to irrigate its lush forests, ponds and gardens. Photo by Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters

Environment

How can California boost its water supply?

by Rachel Becker November 7, 2022November 7, 2022

Pipes containing drinking water at the Poseidon Water desalination plant in Carlsbad on June 22, 2021. Photo by Mike Blake, Reuters

Environment

A pivot on desalination plants: California approves project in Orange County

by Rachel Becker October 13, 2022October 13, 2022

Water flows along the All-American Canal near Winterhaven on Aug. 13, 2022. The canal conveys water from the Colorado River into the Imperial Valley. Photo by Gregory Bull, AP

Environment

California offers to reduce imports of Colorado River water

by Rachel Becker October 5, 2022October 5, 2022

Environment

Four in a row: California drought likely to continue

by Rachel Becker September 28, 2022September 27, 2022

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