Trouble Brewing in the Marriage of Science and Policy in the Bay-Delta
Last October, I sat in a “town hall” meeting arranged to give scientists the opportunity to speak directly to policy-makers in charge of the Bay Delta...
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Some Observations on What Really Drives Water Supply Reliability in California's Delta
Yesterday, I posted this piece about California’s recent experiences with its Delta water supply and the challenges that the ongoing Bay Delta Conservation...
Feast and Famine: Time for a Reality Check on California's Quest for a Reliable Delta Water Supply
In 2008 and 2009, supplies of water exported from California’s Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta plummeted 37%, from a record high ten-year average of 5.6 million...
Anatomy of a Man-made Drought in the San Francisco Bay
I grew up next to San Francisco Bay and these days I commute to my NRDC office by boat, riding the ferry past the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. Most...
California's Bay Delta Conservation Plan Has No Clothes
Remember the story of the emperor’s new clothes ? Two tailors promise the emperor a magnificent suit of clothes made of fabric that is invisible to those who...
New Lows in the War on Science - But This Time Science Wins One
Imagine you’re sick and you go to the hospital seeking diagnosis and treatment from a doctor. After taking your history, giving you a thorough examination and...