California's water system thrust into the national spotlight by President Trump
California's water system has remained a complex topic and was recently put into the spotlight by President Donald Trump's comments.
Trump reenters California’s water wars. It’s unclear who will win
Trump's order is premised on the idea that increasing Delta pumping would make more water available for the rest of California. But experts say its more complicated than that.
California water experts respond to Pres. Donald Trump's claims on the state's water supply
CALIFORNIA, USA — President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed he is boosting California ’s water supply through executive orders, but experts argue the efforts will make little difference.
Trump says military ‘turned on the water’ from PNW to California. Here’s what really happened
President Donald Trump speaks at the 2025 House Republican Members Conference Dinner at Trump National Doral Miami in Doral, Fla., Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. On the same day, he posted on social media that military troops had "turned on" Pacific Northwest water to help California. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) AP
Trump Claimed US Military 'Turned on the Water' in Fire-Scorched California. Here's What We Know
It's unclear exactly what, if anything, was "turned on" in California, but the Department of Water Resources said no military entered the state.
Trump's California water order takes aim at Newsom, troubled Delta smelt
A Trump executive order directs agencies to “to route more water” across the state. But pumping water out of the Delta has already proven disastrous.
Trump’s California Water Order Does More for Farms Than Fires
But they appear to have Trump’s ear. And he’s using their long-standing water complaints to feed a narrative of failed Democratic rule. This week, Trump announced a sweeping e
Smelt test: Trump order overrides California's fish-protecting rules to maximize water supply
President Donald Trump issued an executive order to allow federal agencies to override state policies to maximize water amid the Los Angeles wildfires.
Trump’s water promises: Will the Central Valley actually get more water?
Experts said it involves two water storage and delivery systems -- the federally managed Central Valley Project (or CVP) and the state-controlled State Water Project (or SWP), from which Kern County gets most of its water.
Trump falsely claims military restored water to California
No water supply from the Pacific Northwest connects into California's systems, contrary to claims from US President Donald Trump. Federal and state agencies outside of the White House and independent experts said Trump's claims that the military "turned on the water" for fire-ravaged Southern California are false.
Trump has vowed to pump more water. Government data show pumping was down for maintenance
Trump's pledge to pump more water in California came after a reduction in pumping at a federal facility due to maintenance.
California forecasts boost in water allocations, despite dry January
California water officials are projecting a boost in delivery fulfillments this year, despite enduring a predominantly dry ...
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Trump’s Water Plans Won’t Help L.A. Fight Fires. They’ll Help Big Ag.
The president’s attempts to Trumpsplain water to Californians sound ridiculous. They’re also a smokescreen, obscuring what ...
Do you know where Southern California gets its water from? An explainer
Wildfires in Southern California have prompted major discussions about water in the state. Here's an overview of where water ...
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Trump Takes Step to Overhaul Delta Water Deliveries to Southern California
The memo calls on the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the Interior to develop a new plan within 90 days “to route ...
Trump orders more Central Valley water deliveries from Delta, saying it will help LA fires
Citing the LA fires, Trump directed federal agencies to “immediately take actions to override” water operations and ...
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Trump says he’s sending water to LA. It’s actually going to megafarms.
While President Donald Trump has issued a flurry of far-reaching decrees during his first week in office, one relatively ...