Los Angeles Times • 2025-04-02

For the first time in 25 years, California has a snowpack trifecta

California's snowpack in the Sierra Nevada mountains measures 96% of average. It's the third straight year the state has had near-average or above-average amounts of snow.

Los Angeles Times • 2025-04-02

More water recycling could help fix Colorado River shortfall. California has a ways to go, report says

UCLA researchers say California and other states aren't recycling enough water. They recommend reusing much more to ease water shortages along the Colorado River.

Los Angeles Times • 2025-03-28

Sierra snowpack at 90% of normal, survey shows, with more snow still to come

Winter storms in the Sierra Nevada in March have increased the snowpack to 90% of normal, a good sign for California’s water supply, state officials announced.

The Washington Post • 2025-03-27

Earth’s soil is drying up. It could be irreversible.

The losses in soil moisture already pose issues for farming, irrigation systems and critical water resources for humans. But new research shows how the declines are contributing to sea-level rise more than previously thought.