More on Rivers and Water

A new water supply for urban California Conservation is the best source of future urban water supply. Sacramento Bee-ed, January 29
Better solutions for managing California’s water A look at how mismanagement of our state’s water contributed to the current water crisis in some of the state. Sacramento Bee op-ed, January 26

Cattle ranchers feel brunt of the drought; some fear costs will triple The dry year means no grass and no water for the region’s ranchers, forcing many to sell off stock. Sacramento Bee, January 26

Remembering the California droughts of 1977 and 1991 A look at how California has dealt with drought in the past. San Francisco Chronicle op-ed, January 16

 After decades of payments, EBMUD may finally use its emergency water supply After paying 43 years for a new water supply it has never used, the East Bay’s largest water district might finally tap the keg. San Jose Mercury News, January 26

A modern mega-drought? Tree rings give clues to state’s dry-spell history Tree-rings tell a story of droughts in California that lasted 10 or 20 years in a row. Times-Standard Local News, January 26

Brown suspends environmental law in drought declaration As a result of Governor Brown’s emergency drought declaration, the state’s foremost environmental law, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) has been exempted from compliance for the state. KCET, January 17 YubaNet.com, January 20

Conservation conversation* Great tips for saving water inside and outside your home. The Record, February 3

Steinberg bills aims to ease California drought The Speaker Pro Tem’s bill would speed water recycling and stormwater reuse projects and take other measures to extend our water supply. Sacramento Bee, February 3

The reality about water and the rest of the world Putting California’s water situation in context. Sacramento Bee op-ed, February 2
A call for meters long ago It’s been nearly 100 years since a Sacramento official called for water meters in the city, but the city isn’t fully metered yet. Sacramento Bee column, February 2