H2NO: San Diego Going Dry
KPBS takes an in-depth look at drought in California and what it means for the state.
CA Water Online Resources
- How Bad is it?
Use this interactive map to see the latest drought conditions at the state, regional, and national levels.
- How Bad is it Going to Get?
See NOAA's precipitation predictions.
- How Much Water Do We Have?
Check the current water levels in California's reservoirs.
- What Will it Take?
Use data and maps from NOAA to determine precipitation needed to end the drought.
- How Does This Drought Compare?
Compare maps of current state and national streamflow with historical data.
- Where Does My Water Come From?
Read about where the water in your hometown comes from.
- What's My Water Footprint?
Calculate how much water you use.
CA Water News from the Web
- LA mudslide areas evacuated as new storm hits - Reuters
- When States Can't Pay, Small Employers Face Cash Drought - Wall Street Journal
- From Daytona to California, Dustin Long covers the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. - The Virginian-Pilot
- Rains worsen this afternoon, prompting flooding fears, power outages, traffic ... - Los Angeles Times
- Judge eases curbs on delta pumping - Los Angeles Times
- Fresno Judge Halts Protection Plan For Winter Run Chinook - California Progress Report
- Governor makes surprise visit to World Ag Expo in Tulare - Visalia Times-Delta
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California's Water
California Reservoir Watch
After three drought years, California's reservoirs are low. A relatively dry autumn has prompted state officials to impose a deep cut on promised deliveries to major water customers for the 2010 water year.
Here are the state's 10 biggest reservoirs--those of about 1 million acre feet and larger--and how their current storage compares to average conditions and levels a year ago.
(Source for map data: CA DWR)
View larger map of California Reservoir Watch.
View KQED: California Reservoir Watch in a larger map
Where Would the Money Go?
The California legislature passed a package of water bills in November, including SBX7 2, the "Safe, Clean and Reliable Water Supply Act of 2010," which creates an $11.14 billion bond measure that would pay for new dams and reservoirs and a sweeping program of conservation, water recycling and drought-relief projects.
See the map below for a detailed breakdown of where the billions are slated to go.
View KQED: California's Water Bond - Where Would the Money Go? in a larger map
From the Climate Watch Blog
Jan 29, 2010
Storms Offer Big Boost to Sierra Snowpack
January storms have put the Sierra snow pack ahead of "normal" levels for this point in the season. Still, state water officials remain conservative in their projections.
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Jan 25, 2010
California Storms: A Dent in the Drought
Are we there yet? Near the end of a ten-day drenching, Climate Watch water-and-weather blogger Dan Brekke updates California's supply outlook and some of our possibly unique water psychology.
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Jan 06, 2010
Western Lakes Warming Up Rapidly
Some lakes in Northern California and Nevada are warming twice as fast as the surrounding air temperature, according to a recent study. See our INTERACTIVE MAP.
Read More...From KQED Public Radio: California's Water
The California Report Magazine | Fri, Jan 29 2010, 4:30 PM
Is California's Drought Over?
Recent winter storms filled California creeks and flooded streets, so the drought is pretty much over, right? Well, not quite. Experts say the state would need quite a few more weeks just like the last few to offset three years of relatively dry weather.
The California Report | Mon, Jan 18 2010, 8:50 AM
From Urban Sewers to Farmers' Fields
Farmers in the northern San Joaquin Valley struggling with drought may have a new source of water headed their way. The city of Modesto has approved a plan to sell treated urban wastewater for irrigation.
The California Report | Wed, Jan 6 2010, 8:50 AM
Warmer Water Ahead
A new study finds temperatures rising in six major lakes in California and Nevada, including Lake Tahoe. Scientists suspect climate change is the reason, and they expect dramatic changes to come as the water continues to warm up.
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