Tag: Drought
California eases water restrictions, but drought isn’t over
Adam BeamAssociated PressDUNNIGAN, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom ended some of the state’s water restrictions on Friday, March 24 because a winter...
Metro Water District begins refilling area’s largest reservoir
HEMET (CNS) - Following the drought-easing deluge of rainstorms that
hit Southern California in recent weeks, the Metropolitan Water District today
announced a "major milestone" as...
Much of California free of drought
Much of the California coastal areas are now free from drought, as well as Central California’s Sierra Nevada mountains and foothills for the first...
Supervisors join statewide effort to push for solutions to water shortages
RIVERSIDE (CNS) - The Board of Supervisors today officially added
Riverside County to a statewide coalition of interests promulgating steps by
the state to expand water...
We have water – Let’s use it
California is once again in a serious drought, the second in a decade. It is a recurring problem in the arid West, but even...
Water conservation remains a vital priority following the decline of California’s reservoirs
California released their most recent drought update Monday, Aug. 1, confirming that California has entered “the dry summer months with below-average reservoir storage and...
Local water districts prioritize preparation amidst California’s drought crisis
Ava SarnowskiValley News StaffAs drought conditions in Southern California continue to worsen, local water districts are prioritizing preparations to meet the needs of residents...
EVMWD moves to reduce water consumption in response to drought
LAKE ELSINORE – In response to the ongoing drought in California, the governor’s Executive Order to reduce water consumption, and the State Water Resources Control...
Caring for trees and landscapes in times of drought
Roger Boddaert
Special to the Valley NewsSouthern Californians are entering new times of caring for the landscapes surrounding the homes that give them such pleasure,...
Water districts taking steps to curb water waste during worsening drought
Drought conditions continue to worsen in California, leading to a statewide ban on watering, but local water districts maintain they’re well-stocked on supplies, without...