Monthly Archives: April 2019

Fish are born free, but are everywhere in cages this spring

Posted on April 28, 2019 by jaylund

by Carson Jeffres, Eric Holmes, and Andrew Rypel State, federal, and local governments, water users, and the public are all concerned with the survival of salmon.   Over decades, and especially recent years, most salmon runs have severely declined in California. … Continue reading →

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Some springtime reading on California water

Posted on April 21, 2019 by jaylund

Jay R. Lund, Director, Center for Watershed Sciences and Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California – Davis California is a wonderful place to study water.  So many interesting and important problems, thoughtful and insightful authors, and much … Continue reading →

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When do water bonds pass? Lessons from past elections

Posted on April 14, 2019 by jaylund

By Cassidy Craford and Hannah Safford Californians cite drought and water-supply challenges as some of the most important environmental issues facing the state today. A whopping 85% of California voters agree that water supply is a “big problem” or “somewhat … Continue reading →

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Portfolio Solutions for Safe Drinking Water – Multiple Barriers

Posted on April 7, 2019 by jaylund

by Jay Lund   Only some parts of the world have safe drinking water almost ubiquitously, and only in the last century.  (We lucky few!)  In these countries, drinking water safety relies on a complex portfolio of actions and accountability … Continue reading →

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Climate Warming Brings New Water to California’s Delta

Posted on April 1, 2019 by jaylund

April 1, 2019 By Nestle J. Frobish The California Department of Water Resources is working to employ the ongoing break-up of the Antarctic ice cap to provide a vast supply of water for California.  Current plans are to employ ocean … Continue reading →

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