Drought Archives

DWA discuss a rebate program regarding turf removal

December 1, 2022 2:08 PM Pierce Amaro

DWA shares tips on how to keep your drains clear

November 17, 2022 4:00 PM Pierce Amaro

DWA shares tips on water conservation

November 10, 2022 1:50 PM Pierce Amaro

I-Team Wasted Water Woes: Fines have CVWD customers seeking to conserve and save money

October 29, 2022 5:55 AM Jeff Stahl

Some Coachella Valley homeowners and communities are saving water and meeting new state-mandated water conservation targets by taking a number of dramatic actions to avoid costly drought fines. But in an I-Team In-depth report, some higher-than-expected monthly bills from the Coachella Valley Water District, or CVWD, are taking customers by surprise. Jeff Stahl spoke with

Councilmember Neftali Galarza discusses importance of new clean water system Coachella mobile home park

November 3, 2022 6:35 PM Jesus Reyes

The city of Coachella held a groundbreaking at the Castro Mobile Home Park on Thursday for a project that will connect dozens of residents at a mobile home park to the city’s water system. “For me, being there today and celebrating this for the Castro Mobile Home Park and its residents was very important. And

Xochitl Peña discusses the Desert Water Agency’s turf rebate programs

November 3, 2022 3:14 PM Jesus Reyes

The drought is an ongoing issue we’ve been talking about for a while now and it’s not going away. Xochitl peña with the Desert Water Agency to discuss rebate programs to remove grass and save on water. On Wednesday, Palm Springs approved a turf rebate program with DWA. More information will be posted at dwa.org/city and at yoursustainablecity.com Get the

DWA Board Position Elections

October 27, 2022 1:39 PM Pierce Amaro

Lake Mead water crisis is exposing volcanic rock from eruptions 12 million years ago

October 12, 2022 4:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Rachel Ramirez, CNN Lake Mead’s falling water level has exposed several shocking things in recent months — previously sunken boats, old war ships and human remains. Now scientists are reporting a new discovery on Lake Mead’s dry bed: rocks laced with volcanic ash that rained down on southern Nevada during explosive eruptions roughly 12

California agencies float Colorado River water cuts proposal

October 5, 2022 7:38 PM Associated Press

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California water agencies that rely on the parched Colorado River said Wednesday they can reduce their use by one-tenth starting in 2023 in response to calls for cuts from the federal government. The agencies, which supply water to farmers and millions of people in Southern California,

This technology helps keep grass green while still conserving water

September 23, 2022 12:52 PM CNN Newsource

By Phillip Palmer Click here for updates on this story NORTHRIDGE, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Water conservation is a focus across California, but is there a way to keep large fields of grass green when water restrictions are leaving homeowners with dying grass? Elaine Sibert, the CEO of Rain Systems, believes it’s possible and could

Desert Water Agency bans daytime sprinkler use in three Coachella Valley cities

June 7, 2022 7:16 PM City News Service

Desert Water Agency customers are barred from using sprinkler or spray irrigation during daylight hours and restaurants must only serve water on request under restrictions unanimously approved today by its Board of Directors and taking effect immediately. The actions were enacted in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom and the State Water Board ordering water agencies

Officials worry Southern California won’t have enough water to get through summer without unprecedented cuts

May 4, 2022 1:54 PM CNN Newsource

By Stephanie Elam, CNN As Southern Californians brace for unprecedented water restrictions, officials worry some communities won’t have enough water to get through the summer — at least not without residents and businesses significantly cutting back on their usage. The state’s top natural resources officer told CNN that California’s water emergency clearly shows the climate

New CVWD drought restrictions ban daytime sprinklers and restaurants offering customers water

April 12, 2022 11:38 AM Jake Ingrassia

The Coachella Valley Water District is taking new steps to fight the drought in California. The water district is entering stage two of six in its water contingency plan and is looking to get customers to conserve with new conservation requirements that include banning sprinklers during the daytime. CVWD’s board of directors voted Tuesday to

California calls for more local water conservation

March 28, 2022 5:19 PM Associated Press

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Nearly all Californians will be asked to further cut back on their water use as drought continues in the nation’s most populous state. An executive order Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Monday aims to require cities and local water districts to adopt stricter conservation rules. He’s

As drought worsens, water officials urge property owners to replace grass with drought-friendly native plants

March 23, 2022 6:49 AM CNN Newsource

By KCAL/KCBS Staff Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL/KCBS) — World Water Day is on Tuesday, so water officials are calling on Californians again to conserve more water in the face of a worsening drought. One of the best ways to conserve water is to reduce outdoor watering, so Metropolitan Water

Not only is Lake Powell’s water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too

March 21, 2022 12:54 PM CNN Newsource

By Rachel Ramirez, CNN Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows. In addition to water loss due to an intense multiyear drought, the US Geological Survey and the Bureau of Reclamation report

Megadrought grips California, impacting the Coachella Valley

February 17, 2022 11:29 AM Samantha Lomibao

California, along with the Western U.S., is in its worst drought in centuries, scientists reported this week. A study published in Nature Climate Change found the period from 2000 to 2021 was the driest in 1,200 years. Last year’s drought severity was “exceptional,” researchers said, and all indications are the extreme conditions will continue through 2022. The human-caused

Humidity increases the chance of storms

July 22, 2021 8:19 AM Patrick Evans

Humidity and dew points are much higher today than yesterday, so the opportunity for thunderstorms and scattered showers rises as well. We certainly need the rain amidst the drought, but dry lightning strikes can pose wildfire risks. The best chance of storms is later this afternoon between 2 and 7 p.m. The water vapor continues