Acting on Trump's order, federal officials opened up two California dams
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers just opened up two California dams. A spokesperson says the flows are 'controlled' and being coordinated with local officials.
Trump Officials Release Water in California That Experts Say Will Serve Little Use
Local officials and experts said the water the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began sending downstream on Friday could have been helpful to farmers later this year. President Trump, in an apparent reference to the move,
Trump opened the ‘valve’ on California water. It will probably be wasted.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released water from two reservoirs in the foothills of the southern Sierra Nevada to meet President Donald Trump’s recent directive to funnel more water to Southern California, but some officials there question whether it will actually prove helpful.
Trump Administration Releases California Dam Water Without State Approval
The directive to release water came after Trump issued an executive order to "maximize" water deliveries in California and "override" state policies where they deem
Trump administration's order to release water into San Joaquin Valley raises concern
The Army Corps of Engineers' decision to release water from dams in the San Joaquin Valley is causing concern among regional water managers.
Trump says he freed water for California. Locals say it wasn’t needed
President Donald Trump claimed “victory” Friday in his push to free up more water for California farms and firefighters after a large and sudden release of water at two reservoirs in the San Joaquin Valley.
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Recreation in a post-dam era
A free-flowing river would replace the existing slackwater reservoirs. Parks and boat ramps would be left far from water’s ...
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Wind Farms vs. Hydroelectric Dams: A Battle of Renewable Titans
A Breeze for Renewable Energy Wind farms represent one of the most significant advancements in the realm of renewable energy sources. They capture the kinetic energy of the wind through large turbines ...
Hydroelectric Dams in Oregon Kill Salmon. Congress Says It’s Time to Consider Shutting Them Down.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wanted to use gigantic mechanical traps to haul baby fish downstream in tanker trucks.
As colossal winter storm drenches Hawaii, officials keep close eye on water levels in dams, reservoirs
Due to their age, a significant number of Hawaii’s dams and reservoirs, including the Wahiawa reservoir, are classified as having “high hazard potential.” That means a failure could cause loss of life ...
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Study looks at water delivery in a post-dam Snake River
The Columbia Riverkeeper commissioned a recent study that found that because the dams pool water and increase the surface ...
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Keep trees off pond dams
The cornerstone of artificial ponds and reservoirs is the dam, the structure that impounds water, manages discharge and can even be a signature aesthetic feature, according to Scott Jones, small ...
Trump criticised for dumping gallons of water from 2 California dams farmers relied on, ‘Every drop belongs to someone’
Donald Trump has ordered the release of massive amounts of water from two California dams, leaving local farmers struggling to preserve freshwater resources.
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More experts needed to head off problems at other dams
The state needs to beef up staffing and maintenance expertise in the Water Development Department (WDD) as other dams built ...
Hawaii officials keep close eye on water levels in dams, reservoirs during winter storm
Rushing water was also seen flooding the road.