Tag: reservoirs
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California Drought-Free: A Quarter-Century Milestone
California is drought-free for the first time in 25 years For the first time in a quarter of a century, California is reporting drought-free conditions, a landmark shift that ends a long era of water scarcity, stringent conservation measures, and heightened sensitivity to rainfall patterns. The milestone, described by state water officials as a culmination…
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December Downpours Boost California Snowpack, Offering Hope for Water Resources
California’s Snowpack Receives a December Lift A series of December storms delivered a welcome boost to California’s snowpack, scientists said in a closely watched assessment of the state’s water resources for the year ahead. The latest snow survey, conducted by state agencies and researchers, recorded a snow depth reaching 24 inches (61 cm) in key…
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December Downpours Give California Snowpack a Much-Needed Boost
December Downpours Lift California’s Snowpack A series of vigorous December storms delivered a much-needed lift to California’s snowpack, state scientists announced in a closely watched assessment of the year-ahead water outlook. The latest survey recorded a snow depth of 24 inches (61 cm) at key Sierra Nevada measurement sites, surpassing expectations for early winter. While…