water supplies – Charm

Retired U.S. Geological Survey hydrologist Michelle Sneed displays the depth of subsidence in the San Joaquin Valley between 1965 and 2018.

Federal funding sends $540M to fix sinking California water canals

Cs news2 months ago08 mins

The Trump administration announced nearly $890 million in federal funding Tuesday for water infrastructure projects across the Western United States, with California receiving about 60% of the total to repair sinking canals, modernize pumping systems, and plan an expansion of Shasta Dam. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the funding is aimed at strengthening water security,…

Municipalities begin to take action with no end in sight to dry spell

Cs news9 months ago03 mins

Drought-like conditions across Nova Scotia have raised water concerns in some communities with no significant rain expected in the province for the foreseeable future. In Annapolis County, those living near Margaretsville are under a mandatory water conservation order. Jim Young, the director of municipal operations for Annapolis County, says the order covers around 90 to…