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ianjames, 2 months ago to random On #WorldWaterDay, I'd like to share a few recent pieces about some of our water problems, as well as solutions, in California and other parts of the world: Water-related conflicts are on the rise worldwide https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2023-12-28/water-related-conflicts-on-the-rise-worldwide
On #WorldWaterDay, I'd like to share a few recent pieces about some of our water problems, as well as solutions, in California and other parts of the world:
Water-related conflicts are on the rise worldwide https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2023-12-28/water-related-conflicts-on-the-rise-worldwide
ianjames, 2 months ago ICYMI How freeing rivers can help California ease flood risks and revive ecosystems #WorldWaterDay2024 https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-02-20/california-floodplain-restoration
ICYMI How freeing rivers can help California ease flood risks and revive ecosystems #WorldWaterDay2024 https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-02-20/california-floodplain-restoration
ianjames, 8 months ago to random JUST POSTED: How powerful land barons shaped the epic floods that brought back Tulare Lake A single company, JG Boswell, owns a large portion of the lake-bottom farmland. My colleagues and I examined the chaotic response to the rising waters, how powerful landowners directed the water, and what the events reveal about how this region operates — and the lack of clear plan for more wet years like this one. https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2023-09-28/central-valley-land-barons-tulare-lake-basin-kings-county-flooding-water-farms-boswell
JUST POSTED: How powerful land barons shaped the epic floods that brought back Tulare Lake
A single company, JG Boswell, owns a large portion of the lake-bottom farmland. My colleagues and I examined the chaotic response to the rising waters, how powerful landowners directed the water, and what the events reveal about how this region operates — and the lack of clear plan for more wet years like this one. https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2023-09-28/central-valley-land-barons-tulare-lake-basin-kings-county-flooding-water-farms-boswell
ianjames, 8 months ago The chaotic, contentious events left troubling questions about how this lakebed-turned-farming empire will deal with more intense cycles of drought and flooding. When the water is overwhelming, who will suffer and who will thrive? And who gets to decide? https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2023-09-28/central-valley-land-barons-tulare-lake-basin-kings-county-flooding-water-farms-boswell
The chaotic, contentious events left troubling questions about how this lakebed-turned-farming empire will deal with more intense cycles of drought and flooding. When the water is overwhelming, who will suffer and who will thrive? And who gets to decide? https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2023-09-28/central-valley-land-barons-tulare-lake-basin-kings-county-flooding-water-farms-boswell
ianjames, 7 months ago @luis_in_brief Thank you for considering!
@luis_in_brief Thank you for considering!
ianjames, 8 months ago to random Even though California enacted legislation nearly a decade ago to curb excessive groundwater pumping, new research predicts that thousands of drinking water wells could run dry in the Central Valley by the time the law’s restrictions take full effect in 2040. https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2023-09-20/thousands-of-central-valley-water-wells-risk-failure
Even though California enacted legislation nearly a decade ago to curb excessive groundwater pumping, new research predicts that thousands of drinking water wells could run dry in the Central Valley by the time the law’s restrictions take full effect in 2040. https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2023-09-20/thousands-of-central-valley-water-wells-risk-failure
ianjames, 8 months ago Researchers reviewed 60 local groundwater plans and examined a key metric called minimum thresholds. They found 9,200 household wells (32%) and 1,000 public supply wells (21%) could fail if water levels are allowed to decline to the plans’ minimum thresholds. https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2023-09-20/thousands-of-central-valley-water-wells-risk-failure
Researchers reviewed 60 local groundwater plans and examined a key metric called minimum thresholds. They found 9,200 household wells (32%) and 1,000 public supply wells (21%) could fail if water levels are allowed to decline to the plans’ minimum thresholds. https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2023-09-20/thousands-of-central-valley-water-wells-risk-failure
ianjames, 8 months ago They said the plans allow for aquifer levels to decline 80 feet on average. Some agencies set thresholds more than 200 feet below current levels. Such large drops would closely resemble "status-quo, business-as-usual" declines driven by unrestricted pumping. https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2023-09-20/thousands-of-central-valley-water-wells-risk-failure
They said the plans allow for aquifer levels to decline 80 feet on average. Some agencies set thresholds more than 200 feet below current levels. Such large drops would closely resemble "status-quo, business-as-usual" declines driven by unrestricted pumping. https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2023-09-20/thousands-of-central-valley-water-wells-risk-failure
ianjames, 8 months ago "There is a broader question about what we’re calling sustainable. Should the definition of sustainability be the status quo?" https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2023-09-20/thousands-of-central-valley-water-wells-risk-failure
"There is a broader question about what we’re calling sustainable. Should the definition of sustainability be the status quo?" https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2023-09-20/thousands-of-central-valley-water-wells-risk-failure
Toastie, 11 months ago to california Enjoying this diptych by @ianjames exemplefying #Indigenous responses vs. capitalist responses, re: the return of Tulare Lake in #California. ‘This water needs to be protected’: California tribe calls for preservation of Tulare Lake https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2023-06-27/a-california-tribe-wants-to-keep-water-in-tulare-lake ‘It’s a disaster’: California farmer faces ordeal as pistachio farm sits underwater https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2023-07-02/california-pistachio-farmer-flood-ordeal ❤️💛 🤍 🖤
Enjoying this diptych by @ianjames exemplefying #Indigenous responses vs. capitalist responses, re: the return of Tulare Lake in #California.
‘This water needs to be protected’: California tribe calls for preservation of Tulare Lake
https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2023-06-27/a-california-tribe-wants-to-keep-water-in-tulare-lake
‘It’s a disaster’: California farmer faces ordeal as pistachio farm sits underwater
https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2023-07-02/california-pistachio-farmer-flood-ordeal
❤️💛 🤍 🖤
ianjames, 10 months ago Thanks very much for sharing, @Toastie.
Thanks very much for sharing, @Toastie.
ianjames, 1 year ago to random BREAKING: Seven states announce Colorado River deal, agreeing on water cuts for the next three years https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2023-05-22/seven-states-announce-colorado-river-water-deal-agreeing-on-water-cuts-for-three-years
BREAKING: Seven states announce Colorado River deal, agreeing on water cuts for the next three years https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2023-05-22/seven-states-announce-colorado-river-water-deal-agreeing-on-water-cuts-for-three-years
ianjames, 1 year ago @seachanger Thanks very much.
@seachanger Thanks very much.