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Storms and drought converge to trigger mass fish die-off on the Chattahoochee River near Atlanta
weather19 hours ago

Storms and drought converge to trigger mass fish die-off on the Chattahoochee River near Atlanta

A massive die-off of thousands of fish along a 20-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River west of Atlanta followed a severe thunderstorm that dumped heavy rain. City officials say drought left the river low and warm, limiting its ability to absorb the stormwater heat and nutrients, while Chattahoochee Riverkeeper and the City of Atlanta are investigating the role of stormwater and potential sewage discharges. Preliminary data suggests the tunnel system operated within permits, but tests are ongoing as investigators look into contributing factors and water quality impacts.

via CNN|
#atlanta#chattahoochee-river#drought
policy2 days ago

Florida agriculture battered by drought, freezes and wildfires, driving multibillion-dollar losses

Florida’s agriculture sector is contending with a string of natural disasters—historic drought, winter freezes and wildfires—that have caused billions in damages, with citrus and berries hardest hit. Insurance coverage gaps leave many farmers vulnerable, and while USDA emergency loans offer some relief, officials and industry leaders are pressing for faster federal aid or block grants to reimburse losses. The downturn could force replanting and longer-term changes in farming as producers try to recover for next year.

via Politico|
#agriculture#drought#florida
US eyes drastic Colorado River cuts for AZ, CA and NV amid drought
environment9 days ago

US eyes drastic Colorado River cuts for AZ, CA and NV amid drought

The Trump administration’s proposed 10-year plan could slash annual Colorado River deliveries to Arizona, California and Nevada by up to 3 million acre-feet (as much as 40%), with reductions evaluated biennially and final decisions due in June. Cuts would be guided by the river’s priority under the 1922 Colorado River Compact, potentially hitting the Central Arizona Project hard. The plan arises amid severe drought and ongoing disputes with upper-basin states, and follows separate voluntary-reduction proposals by the lower-basin states that require federal cooperation to take effect.

via The Guardian|
#arizona#california#colorado-river
US Plans Sweeping Colorado River Allocations Cuts Amid Drought and Overuse
environment10 days ago

US Plans Sweeping Colorado River Allocations Cuts Amid Drought and Overuse

Federal water managers are planning sweeping cuts to Colorado River allocations amid ongoing drought and overuse, affecting multiple states and water users across the basin with the aim of stabilizing reservoir levels and ensuring long-term supply, though the move is likely to spark political negotiation and impact farms, cities, and local economies.

via Yahoo|
#bureau-of-reclamation#colorado-river#drought
US outlines 10-year Colorado River cuts to stabilize dwindling supplies
climate-and-environment11 days ago

US outlines 10-year Colorado River cuts to stabilize dwindling supplies

The Trump administration is drafting a 10-year framework that would mandate water reductions along the Colorado River—potentially up to 3 million acre-feet annually across California, Arizona, and Nevada—reassessed every two years. The plan, discussed with state leaders in Phoenix, aims to stabilize shrinking reservoir levels at Lake Mead and other bases amid ongoing drought and climate-change impacts, with a federal decision expected in the summer.

via Los Angeles Times|
#climate-and-environment#colorado-river#drought
Georgia community confronts drought fallout as data center drains 30 million gallons
local14 days ago

Georgia community confronts drought fallout as data center drains 30 million gallons

Residents of Fayetteville, Ga., are furious after a Quality Technology Services data center reportedly drained about 29–30 million gallons of water during a drought, due to two industrial hookups that were billed inconsistently and one installed without notice. The county says a smart-meter upgrade caused a billing lapse, and the company has paid retroactive charges, while officials defend the project and residents call for greater accountability and oversight amid ongoing drought restrictions.

via New York Post|
#data-center#drought#fayetteville-ga
Southwest banks on two-year Colorado River cuts to avert looming shortages
climate-and-environment23 days ago

Southwest banks on two-year Colorado River cuts to avert looming shortages

California, Arizona and Nevada propose a two-year plan to cut more than 3.2 million acre-feet of Colorado River water through 2028, with Arizona taking the largest share (about 760,000 ac-ft per year, California 440,000 ac-ft, Nevada 50,000 ac-ft), as Lake Mead sits at 31% capacity and Lake Powell at 24% amid record-low snowpack, in a bid to stabilize the river while seven states continue talks on a longer-term deal.

via Los Angeles Times|
#climate-and-environment#colorado-river#drought
Charlotte Enforces Mandatory Water Restrictions as Drought Deepens
local25 days ago

Charlotte Enforces Mandatory Water Restrictions as Drought Deepens

Charlotte Water has issued mandatory water restrictions beginning May 15 due to severe drought, limiting lawn irrigation to twice a week during overnight hours by address, prohibiting home car washes and most water features, and capping pool topping; residents should reduce indoor/outdoor use to about 1 inch of lawn water per week and fix leaks, with exemptions for drip irrigation, hand-watering, and recycled-water car washes.

via WCNC|
#charlotte#conservation#drought