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Six Spectacular Dog-Friendly Wineries in El Dorado County
Are you and your pup on the hunt for new adventures in Northern California? Weâve got six spectacular dog-friendly wineries in El Dorado County, perfect for enjoying a day of incredible wines and ...
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From Mountain Democrat...
Sly Park Intertie Project EIR Approved
The El Dorado Irrigation District certified the Sly Park Intertie Improvements Project environmental impact report paving the way for the next phase of the effort to replace an interconnection pipeline decommissioned since 2013.
From South Tahoe Now...
Meeks Bay Restoration Project EIR Finalized
A plan to restore Meeks Creek while continuing to support sustainable recreation opportunities has been released by the Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management and is available for public review and comment.
Local Fishing and Boat Charters Seek More Public Piers
Rising costs to access public docks and piers for passenger boarding of local fishing and boat charters are lead to requests for options before the South Lake Tahoe City Council at a recent meeting.
Tahoe Stewardship Council Names New Director
The Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Council announced the hiring of Meyers resident Nettie Pardue as its first managing director, tasked with coordinating 30 parters to implement the Destination Stewardship Plan.
Representative Kevin Kiley's Secures Funds for El Dorado County Water Projects
Included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 is $2M requested by Representative Kevin Kiley's to fund water projects in the El Dorado County region.
California Tahoe Conservancy Acquires Motel 6 Property
The buildings and parking lot on the 31 acre South Lake Tahoe Motel 6 property on the upper Truckee River will be removed and the land restored.
Water Agencies Unite Efforts
The Upper American River Programmatic Watershed Plan is the product of water agencies from six counties to coordinate management of the watershed of the Upper American River.
EID Hydrologic Outlook Good
The El Dorado Irrigation District reported that Jenkinson Lake is full with Folsom Lake above normal for this time of year.
American River Bridge Debris to be Cleaned Up
Highway 49 bridge debris left over from a washout in 1964 are in the early planning stages of a removal project.
From CalMatters...
California Agrees to Cuts of Colorado River Water
California, Arizona and Nevada would cut their allocations about 20% when reservoir levels drop. But other states have their own more aggressive plan. Now the federal government has to decide how to manage the drought-plagued river.
From Los Angeles Times...
After Heavy Storms, Death Valley Is Now Open to Kayakers
A temporary lake in Death Valley National Park doubled after recent rains and is now deep enough to launch a kayak. Prior to August, ghostly Lake Manly hadnât appeared in 19 years.
From Moonshine Ink...
Frosty Flakes
Gary Ellrod, retired NOAA Meteorologist and current senior meteorologist at Weather Extreme, explains the basics of frost, and how it forms.
L.A.âs Flood-Control System Survived Epic Storm. But Itâs Losing the Battle With Climate Change
Los Angeles County flood control network withstands punishing rainsâfor now.
The Terrifying Forces That Created a California Monster Storm
The storm fed off of unusually warm waters as it grew. It also reached âbomb cycloneâ status as it neared California.
Saving Salmon: Newsom Unveils Blueprint for Ending Decades-Long Decline
Chinook and other salmon runs are collapsing. Conservation groups call it too little, too late. Plan includes dam removals and restoring river flows.
From SF Gate...
Scientists Debunk California Biblical-Storm Hysteria Swirling on Internet
What is an ARkStorm and why is everyone talking about it on social media right now?
From CapPublicRadio...
âHot Droughtsâ Are Becoming More Common in the Arid West, New Study Finds
Take a period of limited rainfall. Add heat. And you have what scientists call a âhot droughtââdry conditions made more intense by the evaporative power of hotter temperatures.
California Ranks High Worldwide for Rapidly Depleted Groundwater
In a sign of the ongoing threats to its precious groundwater stores, half a dozen regions in California rank among the worldâs most rapidly declining aquifers.
Groundwater Levels Are Falling in Parts of California and Food-Growing Regions Worldwide
Groundwater depletion is worsening in many of the worldâs farming regions. But a global study also found that some efforts are helping to boost aquifers.
California Court Ruling Could Threaten Key Source of Funding for Disputed Delta Water Tunnel Project
A California judge says a nearly 65-year-old law does not give the state permission to borrow the billions of dollars it would need to build a large water project.
From YubaNet...
New Year Brings Protections for Deep-Sea Corals and Ocean Fishing Opportunities
New rules took effect Jan. 1 permanently protecting the most fragile deep sea corals off Southern California. Simultaneously, more than 4,500 square miles of ocean waters are now reopened to fishing after more than 20 years of closures.
From Monterey Herald...
Homeowners Who Sued to Build a Seawall Could Reshape Californiaâs Coast
Raging storms brought major damage to Californiaâs coastline last winter. But in Half Moon Bay, a different kind of coastal upheaval is gaining momentumâone that could decide the fate of billions of dollars of property and affect hundreds of public beaches.
From KQED...
Climate Change Might Lessen Bay Area Fog
The Bay Areaâs fog is iconic. But the latest episode of KQED podcast âBay Curiousâ looks at how climate change could reduce the number of foggy days in the area.
WWII-Era Dump Site Found Off LA Coast
Munition boxes, depth charges and smoke floats have been found 3,000 feet underwater off the coast of Los Angeles. More than 100 square miles of ocean might be contaminated.
From LAist...
Bright Blue Waves Return to Southern California
Bright blue waves have been spotted in Long Beach, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach and Seal Beach. The bioluminescence is caused by organisms known as dinoflagellates and can impact fish populations.
From Sacramento Bee...
Sierra Snowpack at 25% of Usual Levels
The California Department of Water Resources has found that the snowpack in the Sierra Nevada mountains is at just 25% of normal levels for this time of year. This could potentially impact water supply and wildfire protection.
From Village Life...
EID Rate Hikes Approved
El Dorado Irrigation District Directors Alan Day and Lori Anzini tried for a motion to hike water rates 8 percent, but lost on a 2-3 vote.
From San Joaquin Valley Sun...
Bureau of Reclamation Names New Leader for California Region
The Bureau of Reclamation, which manages federal water such as the Central Valley Project, has a new regional director for the California-Great Basin Region.
From SFGate...
Tribe Acquires Vast Land in Northern California, Will Remove Dams
The Hoopa Valley Tribe announced it is acquiring about 10,000 acres of land in Northern California for $14.1 million. As part of this, the tribe will remove dams along the Klamath River and restore salmon runs.
Single Delta Tunnel Wins Approval from State
The California Department of Water Resources has approved building a tunnel between the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. The approval could signal a new wave of legal challenges to the long-running and controversial project.
California Takes Big Step Toward New Source of Drinking WaterâSewage
Suppliers now have detailed steps to create a new source of drinking water. But itâs not really âtoilet-to-tap.â Due to the cost, itâll likely be only large suppliers.
Ranchers, Tribes Clash Over Water, Salmon Ahead of Sweeping New Irrigation Regulations
Salmon populations in the Scott and Shasta rivers have crashed, so state officials are about to restrict irrigation again. And the controversial rules may even become permanent.
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