2.2 billion gallons of water flowed out of California reservoirs because of Trump’s order to open dams
There are two major problems with Trump’s order, water experts said: The water will not flow to Los Angeles, and it is being wasted by being released during the wet winter season.
Trump order to open California dams wastes billions of gallons of water, experts say
President Donald Trump recently ordered the US Army to release water from California dams, but experts believe it will bring more problems for the state.
Central California farmers raise concerns after Trump orders dam water release
The flow of water being released downstream out of Terminus Dam at Lake Kaweah has slowed considerably since Saturday. An executive order from President Trump directed the US Army Corps of Engineers to release water,
Trump ‘Opened’ the Water in California and Wasted It: Justin Fox
So why was the water released? On Friday evening, President Donald Trump confirmed what many had already suspected — it was his idea.
The water unexpectedly released from dams on Trump’s order didn’t help farms or LA
The sudden, unplanned release of water from two dams has led to criticism from residents, water managers and members of Congress.
Expert describes Trump-ordered Northern California water release as "dumb"
After the tragic wildfires in Southern California, President Trump often attributed the disaster to what he said was a lack of water being sent from the northern part of the state, and vowed to fix the problem.
Central Valley water managers react to Trump’s sudden water release: ‘It’s wrong’
I have no idea if this is the new norm for operations or not. I certainly hope not,” one irrigation district GM said.
Trump's Central Valley dam water release could signal fight ahead
Critics say splitting California's dams and aqueducts into dueling government agencies could be dangerous, and potentially deadly.
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,
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 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 ...
‘Alarming and scary’: Trump’s water decisions for California prompt flood fears
The Trump administration has followed through on its promise to "turn on the water" in California, but the state's residents ...
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Trump’s emergency water order responsible for water dump from Tulare County lakes
Tulare County water managers were perplexed and frustrated, noting both physical and legal barriers that make it virtually ...