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Could balloon-like water tanks help California prepare for fires? Some call an energy company’s “Water Trees” a game-changing solution to store water where needed to fight fires.
The Trump administration abruptly sent water flowing from two California dams. The action could leave less water in dams for the summer, when farmers typically use it.
Newsom issues order to ‘maximize’ water capture during storms. Critics say it sounds just like Trump
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an order to ‘maximize the capture and storage’ of water during storms. Environmentalists say it’s similar to President Trump’s directives.
California’s snowpack stands at 65% of average for this time of year. After a dry January, major storms are forecast to bring more rain and snow.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers just opened up two California dams. A spokesperson says the flows are ‘controlled’ and being coordinated with local officials.
Trump’s pledge to pump more water in California came after a reduction in pumping at a federal facility due to maintenance. Federal data show pumping has since resumed at normal levels.
Nearly two weeks after the Eaton fire forced Claire Robinson to flee her Altadena home, she returned, donning a white hazmat suit, a respirator and goggles.
The Metropolitan Water District’s board voted to replace its top manager, dismissing Adel Hagekhalil after a seven-month inquiry that exposed deep divisions.
President Trump heightened his battle with California over water policy by suggesting troops arrived in the state to turn on water pumps — which state officials quickly denied.
Trump’s order is premised on the idea that increasing Delta pumping would make more water available for the rest of California. But experts say its more complicated than that.
