Wiest Lake to reopen on Friday
After its temporary closure, Wiest Lake will be reopened to the public for recreational activities.
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California school district shares space for sick sea lions
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and the Marine Mammal Care Center (MMCC) is partnering up to offer a temporary outdoor care center to treat sick sea lions who are being threatened by a toxic algae bloom.
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California rescuers trying to save sea lions and seals
These animals at the Marine Mammal Care Center are being treated for an illness caused by an offshore toxic algae bloom.
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Supreme Court rules against Navajo Nation in Colorado River water rights case
The Supreme Court ruled against the Navajo Nation on Thursday in a dispute involving water from the drought-stricken Colorado River.
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Local car wash recycles 50% of its water for future washes
One local car wash has implemented an advanced water recycling system to make washes efficient, and as guilt-free as possible.
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Fence removal signal future of agriculture in California area
Ten days ago, the National Park Service sent out a press release that shocked everyone in the fight over the Tule Elk Reserve at Tomales Point, announcing a proposed change to the general plan.
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Governor signs law ending Arizona water dispute involving upscale Phoenix suburb of Scottsdale
Legislation that resolves the water supply problem of a small unincorporated community outside the upscale city of Scottsdale was signed into law Monday by Gov. Katie Hobbs.
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Fire season extended by 10 or more days
Extreme fire weather conditions are becoming more common, according to a new report from Climate Central.
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Imperial Irrigation District prepares to save energy during heat wave
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) said it’s alerting customers to help save energy when the county hits triple-digit temperatures this summer so there won’t be any blackouts.
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Feds announce start of public process to reshape key rules on Colorado River water use by 2027
A public process started Thursday to reshape the way Colorado River water is distributed, with federal officials promising to collect comments about updating and enacting rules in 2027 to continue providing hydropower, drinking water and irrigation to farms, cities and tribes in seven Western U.S. states and Mexico.
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Imperial County APCD completes its 8th annual Lawn Equipment Exchange Program
Imperial County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) welcomed back its in-person Lawn Equipment Exchange Program event since the COVID pandemic.
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Monsoon season begins June 15
Monsoon season starts Thursday, June 15 and continues through September 30.
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California man wants to save 100-year-old tree
When Paul Sterba chose his Manhattan Beach home more than 40 years ago, he says the magnificent 100-year-old pine tree was one of the biggest appeals.
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Imperial Valley growers commit to growing 12,000 acres of sugarcane for Sugar Valley Energy
Sugar Valley Energy is a low-carbon sugarcane-to-ethanol and power facility that will help local Imperial Valley growers with profitable and sustainable long-term crops.
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Locals express concern about Wiest Lake
Fighting to save Wiest Lake, locals in Imperial County are trying to rescue the lake after it recently closed due to toxic golden Algae Bloom.
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State Representative Tim Dunn says Arizona can continue to grow amid drought conditions
Local lawmaker Tim Dunn said the state can have it both ways if we take advantage of all the resources we have available.
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ASU water experts shares thoughts on Hobbs’ water management announcement
The water experts at ASU say assured water supply is important. It’s how they define how much water is allocated to each area in development. Developers now will have to build on land that has adequate water for at least the next 100 years.
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Decision on hazardous waste storage site in Yuma postponed until August
The company, SYDCOL, wants more time to address community concerns.
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Hazardous waste facility raises concerns for local residents and officials
Many people aren’t very happy with the possibility of a hazardous waste facility being built next to the Yuma Palms Mall.
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Drought, water overuse prompt Arizona to limit construction in some fast-growing parts of Phoenix
Arizona will not approve new housing construction on the fast-growing edges of metro Phoenix that rely on groundwater thanks to years of overuse and a multi-decade drought that is sapping its water supply.
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