Tag: water
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Old Readings on California Water
By Jay Lund . . . An earlier version of this post was published on the California WaterBlog in 2020. . . . Today’s water struggles have deep roots. Here is a small collection of older writings on California water, the youngest of which is still older than me. Beyond historical interest, these early…
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California’s continued drought
By Andrew L. Rypel As California’s drought deepens, it is worth checking in on the status of water supplies and what might be in store for the rest of the summer, and beyond. What started with the promise of a wet water year, ended up dry, again. In January, the 8-Station Index showed precipitation totals…
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Can one atmospheric river end California’s drought?
By Andrew L. Rypel and Jay Lund Given the quantity and intensity of last week’s rain, an obvious question is: ‘Is the drought over?’ Alas, the answer is a resounding no. But, the data are interesting and worth thinking about in more detail. As of now, the 8 station index in the northern Sierra registers…