/tags/water Water en-US Copyright 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 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 ÀÏ·ò×Ó´«Ã½ Exchange Team /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-04-03/california-enters-spring-with-vital-snowpack-above-average-for-a-second-year California has entered spring with an above-average mountain snowpack and major reservoirs in good shape for a second consecutive year, staving off immediate water supply concerns but not allaying drought worries in a warming world. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 22:13:40 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-04-03/california-enters-spring-with-vital-snowpack-above-average-for-a-second-year AP Staff /politics-government/2024-03-20/ashland-resident-wants-voters-to-decide-on-75-million-loan-approved-by-city-council The Ashland City Council voted to borrow the money to fund a new water treatment plant earlier this month. Now, one resident is trying to force the city to bring the issue to voters. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:13:24 GMT /politics-government/2024-03-20/ashland-resident-wants-voters-to-decide-on-75-million-loan-approved-by-city-council Roman Battaglia /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-03-13/california-weakens-plan-for-mandatory-cutbacks-in-urban-water-use-yielding-to-criticism The revised proposal grants water providers an extra five years for reducing outdoor irrigation. Cities and water agencies are relieved, while critics say Californians will keep wasting water. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 22:43:55 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-03-13/california-weakens-plan-for-mandatory-cutbacks-in-urban-water-use-yielding-to-criticism Rachel Becker