#mono-lake tag - Briefly

Mono Lake water levels are well below what's required. Now some want L.A. to tighten its tap

Mono Lake's recovery is hindered by L.A.'s water exports, with a study suggesting halting them could significantly improve lake levels.

Environment

fromLos Angeles Times

4 months ago

Los Angeles will nearly double recycled water for 500,000 residents

Los Angeles will purify 45 million gallons per day of wastewater, supplying about 500,000 people and reducing diversions from Mono Lake–feeding Sierra streams.

Environment

fromLos Angeles Times

5 months ago

Majestic wild horses are trampling Mono Lake's otherworldly landscape. The feds plan a roundup

Wild horse populations around Mono Lake exceed sustainable levels, prompting planned federal roundups that divide environmentalists, tribes, ranchers, and animal welfare advocates.

fromLos Angeles Times

7 months ago

At Mono Lake, visitors witness the stark toll of L.A.'s water use

The tour introduces visitors to the impact of Los Angeles' water use on Mono Lake, which has significantly declined due to water diversion since the early 20th century.

California

fromLos Angeles Times

7 months ago

'It needs more water': Calls grow for boosting Mono Lake by easing L.A.'s water reliance

"It's not in good shape right now," said Bartshé Miller, policy director of the nonprofit Mono Lake Committee. "There is systemic illness in the lake in terms of the health of the ecosystem, and it needs more water to recover to full health and vitality."

Environment

#wildfire

fromSFGATE

9 months ago