California Water/Flooding UPDATE! 7 April 2023

[@johningram9081]

Juan you are just amazing at explaining how the whole system works. Glad to hear you were back in the cockpit and doing your thing. I'm sure everyone in your area are glad you're back and keeping them informed.😊

[@unicorntv1232]

I’ve lived in CA all my life. Never knew this stuff. Fascinating. What they DON’t teach us in school. 👈‼️ Thank you so much for doing this ‼️‼️❤️

[@Wwbyoung]

Brilliant video Juan! I have been following this, as a former Californian, back here in South Carolina. This video has been the best explanation of all the dynamics involved in this unique rain season. Thank you so much for your time and effort.

[@charlesnelson5187]

Agree with the sentiment but have to point out that your use of the word 'unique' to describe the current season is a worrying sign of just how deep the Climate Change narrative has penetrated out language and our thoughts.

[@charlesnelson5187]

@Alpha Homo or just...normal?

[@runhardhooah]

I am in NV but grew up in NC. Have been wanting to move to SC, to Columbia or Greenville area. Say hello to the beautiful Palmetto State for me.

[@davidsauls9542]

In 2017, I was worried about the people near Lake Oroville and was so relieved when I learned of your work. In 2005, my community was eliminated by hurricane Katrina and had longed for information like you offer. Nothing was available. It was way back then. Since the 2017 problem at the lake, I watched every moment of the Mighty Luscombe as it monitored all the repairs. During the drought, you kept us informed of all the happenings, in a way that was complete, yet easy to digest. The work you do is so important, not just to the local area, but you Juan are vital in knitting a community Together, TOGETHER, when so many others work to separate a community into politically digestible bits. You seem to be a good guy, a very bright guy, who automatically acts to get us all working together. Thank You Sir, for all the wonderful work you do, and the fine example you set !! I am a retired Psychiatrist and watching your videos since 2017 helped me greatly. You reminded me of how we Should act.

[@BerndFelsche]

Thanks for this very instructive and relevant presentation. Happy Easter Interesting how California is rediscovering "polders"...

[@YZ250W1]

We have Cascade concrete here in Washington. Glad you all are getting some relief.

[@fredlewis4432]

A very interesting discussion of the California water system. Thanks for Sharing (from Arkansas)

[@egcentrke51]

Juan , your videos are eye candy, amazing , no nonsense,great information! The fact that you live in Grass Valley is even better, because I live in Grass Valley too. It would be very cool to see your plane fly by. Love your channel!

[@robertbrill311]

Thanks, I was interested in the plans to deal with this "windfall" of water after so much draught. Great Info well delivered.

[@samwoo7935]

Thanks for a great explanation of the California water system. Glad this system will be able to bank some of the excess water for future use.

[@skyepilotte11]

Thx Juan for the California water management system explanation...very detailed.

[@JD-zm4eh]

Thank you for the update Juan. When I lived in So Cal in the 70's water consevation projects were happening all over the state and seeing how well the planning has performed as designed is a good thing to see. Sacrifice some acreage to gain water storage is a fair deal since droughts happen in the western states all the time. I remember some years in the 70's we never seen snowcapped mountains in the winter and summers were super hot and dry.

[@TiaraPoodles]

Superb presentation Juan. We have come to depend on you for outstanding perspectives and carefully-researched journalism. A rare combination today indeed!

[@robinsullivan3141]

Excellent report Juan! My daughter in law’s family long time residents of Lemoore. Pretty amazing turn of events for these folks and farming communities figuring out retention of precious water and new waterways.

[@michaelbochenski6299]

Mr Browne thank you for your great videos that has great value with your ability to explain very complicated things with a very easy listen for people without an engineering degree. You are a master of explanation. Much Respect, Michael Bochenski , 36 year owner of Canvas Wizard

[@hardwiredwithjoshjaimie5853]

Not sure it would be possible to quantify how much I have learned from you, Juan. Wisdom and common sense through education and logical thinking. You Sir, are an asset and resource of the highest order.

[@inqwit1]

As a Cali native, the management of the water system has been a mystery. Thank you for bringing clarity to an amazing system. Here's to a record wet year!

[@DGill48]

The details of the system is actually taught in California 9th grade now. I'm a retired science teacher

[@alexnutcasio936]

Let’s hope CA will take a lot less Lake Mead water the next few years.

[@blackduckfarmcanada]

California's water woes are because they have totally destroyed the carbon matter in the soil, so the water doesn't get absorbed in the soil, it just flows down to the ocean

[@76rjackson]

​@@DGill48 thank you for your work! Could be one of your kids working as my doctor! Who knows. Nobody pays it forward like teachers.

[@76rjackson]

@Phillip Banes Like Dwight's National highway system? They fought him tooth and nail against that bit of "socialism." That was when republicans actually had good ideas. These days they don't seem to have any ideas except owning the libs and making sure Chicago has all the guns they want. They need to bitch about Chicago because, Democrats. It's like they're so afraid America is gonna fail that they won't do anything at all.

[@budp.4209]

It's so amazing how Lake Orrville looks from your Arial view. Never would have seen this without you flying over then posting and sharing this spectacular view for all of us. Thanks you so much for your channel and all the information you share with us.

[@raynus1160]

Excellent briefing. Thanks Juan.

[@asteverino8569]

Thanks so much, Juan! I am born and raised in California. This is very interesting to me.. Also, the video and photos you posted remind me of how much I love my state. So there's that 💁🏼‍♂️

[@larskronqvist9170]

Thanks a lot. You are better than my Berkeley teachers where (1975) to explain the management of water in a semi arid area(or I am a better student today ;-) . The management of the groundwater reservoirs is an important mean of putting water in the bank for other years to use.

[@Jules-6022]

Terrific update, Juan, thx! Glad you’re back home too. 😊❤

[@jtechboy]

This Indiana Hoosier gets sucked into this informative CAL Fire and O2 (all states) shows. Darn you Juan!!! ;) Thanks

[@johnmadden6472]

Juan, thank you so much for explaining the water situation in CA.

[@deannamadrigal7503]

Thank you This was so informative I live in Southern Oregon. The last two years there has been no snow on Mt. Shasta come late summer, the last glacier melted. The mountain looks so different with no snow.

[@billbraun6846]

Great video Juan. I'm looking forward to your videos of Sites Reservoir from initial construction to completion.

[@chriso847]

Another excellent report on our CA water system. Keep them coming Juan!

[@kittyann4018]

I just love all the educational information I receive from your channel. Especially learning about the water ways and storage. I live in Shasta County and check the lake level several times a day. Keep up the wonderful work.

[@virginiatyree6705]

I read the Owens Lake formed again. Fist time in 100 years. Thanks for the update.

[@garybaldwin1061]

Very good report. A good source for western water projects for the last 100 years is a book called Cadillac desert by Marc Reisner written in the 80s. Great read.

[@davidrink1291]

Also a great read is “The Dreampt Land “ by Mark Arax. Goes into great detail about water and agriculture in the San Joaquin Valley.

[@jacobroy8353]

Great video Juan, The highway that passes through Corcoran is highway 43, not highway 99. I’ve been commuting for years on highway 99, and to see the water flowing underneath the highway from Cross creek (which is fed from Kaweah Lake) is amazing. They’re letting just enough out to keep from flooding highway 99.

[@fuppywith]

Indeed. Highway 43 is inundated in several places now. The BNSF Railway right-of-way, running alongside Highway 43, was threatened near Angiola, so much so that Amtrak service to Bakersfield was truncated at Fresno for several days while BNSF frantically dumped rip-rap and ballast to raise the track profile there. Flooding at Poso Creek also washed out the BNSF tracks there for a couple of days. As an Amtrak Locomotive Engineer who works San Joaquin trains between Sacramento and Bakersfield, I expect to see more service interruptions this year as the snow begins to melt.

[@jennifermizote537]

Correct. That is Hwy 43 that passes through Corcoran. 👍

[@davelandau845]

Hi Juan thanks for this video I really enjoyed it and learned a lot. I haven’t been in California since 2014 I lived there for 44 years. One thing I might want to add is when they pump the water up and over the Tehachapi they have large hydroelectric generators at the bottom of the LA or south side to recapture some of the electricity they used to pump the water up from the north side.

[@gracelandone]

I always enjoy your water management related videos. As a Utahn, where life is only possible because of a 19th century-designed water management system, the CA system is very interesting to me. The other feature of your channel is the intense effect weather plays on both the home and career aspects of your life. And the way you weave them together for a big picture view unique. Thank you.

[@dking749]

Nice report. Thanks. You have a great way with explaining thewater situation Just as you did with Orville. Dan

[@greggb1416]

Great report Airman Browne…! Thank you sir.

[@donstor1]

I knew about some of the basic ways our water system works by growing up next to a DWP engineer but today I learned a lot more. Thank you !

[@catfirstman]

I live right next to Castaic Lake. It is at 91%. It rose by 2 feet yesterday. Thats huge. The aqueduct flows straight through the and lake system. So Castaic Lake is being released into Castaic Lagoon, which is being released into Castaic Creek which is going to the Santa Clara river. Santa Clara river is flowing and it flows all the way out along the 126 so if the farmers out there are looking to capture water it’s coming they have it.

[@georgefranklin3222]

Thank you for this information. Gives a greater understanding about water in California.

[@BillyLapTop]

Great video Juan! Thank you so much for sharing this incredible information that really can't be found anywhere else.

[@davidrink1291]

Use all that surplus hydro power duringwestb high runoff and pump that water over the Tehachapis to the Colorado River, imperial Valley Salton Sea Area. Have you read Mark Arax’s great book “The Dreampt Land”? IMO that book and “The Cadillac Dessert” are a must read for anyone in California remotely interested in water resources and agriculture here in the West.

[@charlestosi5199]

Thanks, Juan. Your are a master of many skills all chucked full of wisdom that you, happily, share with us. Be well.

[@WxCat1962]

Excellent explanation! I will be sharing this with my fellow Californians who are always asking me for updates. I can’t match what you do. Thank you!

[@kenhurley4441]

My oldest brother lives in Redding. Lake Shasta is close to 2019 levels. Less than 22' from full pool! That's amazing. However he gets his drinking water from Trinity lake is around 125' from full pool. With the snow pack it could get full.

[@margar1983]

The quality of the channel and reporting and gathering Juan does is awesome. Tremendous job and video

[@mfreisem7]

Great job Jaun Your insightful information is appreciated. California needs more dams.

[@catherinenelson4162]

Juan, I've been appreciating all of this information on the water project and the fact that these plans were set out so many years ago. There's so much to know! Listening to you is a lot like listening to Mr. Bramcamp is civics clas so many years ago. His information on his subjects were as good as your information now. This is data that tends to stick!

[@gordonjackson9955]

Thanks Juan for the educational overview of the water system. Most of your information is new to me and appreciated.

[@richc47us]

Thanks Juan...am enjoying and learning...haha I see your finally using a bigger pointer so we can more easily see what you're doing.

[@JD4SF]

One concern regarding the floodwaters refilling part of the old Tulare Lake bed is the clay soil there does not drain well. Very little will replenish the aquifer. Most of the floodwater in the lake bed will be standing water evaporating over several years. Historically, generations ago when the massive shallow lake was filled with fish and birds, mosquitoes spreading malaria were a big public health problem. Contemporary mosquitoes carry a variety of public health threats in addition to malaria, so not only will there need to be major mosquito abatement efforts as the floodwaters recede statewide, but the flooded portion of the old lake will be a mosquito haven for several years until the water evaporates.

[@clay1528]

Great briefing, Juan. A couple of trivial things. DWR measures snow depth, but most importantly, they measure snow water, equivalent (SWE), which is what those percentages you cite are for the northern central and southern Sierra. It’s the Tule River, not the Tulare river. That may have just been a slip of the tongue. Also, the operator of Lake Shasta Reservoir is the US Bureau of Reclamation, it is part of the Central Valley Project or CVP. - 😅, recovering retired Hydologist

[@nickpogoler]

Juan, Ive lived in southern Oregon for 5 years but I was born and raised and lived in southern California for 25 years. I started following you from the beginning with the Oroville disaster, and I just can't tell you how fantastic it is to have such an unbiased and intelligent view of my home state's water situation. Only recently have I started to become educated on the water project, its scope, and most amazing how relatively recent it is. Thank you, for what you do and for who you are. Keep the shiny side up! Nick

[@anindochoudhury8926]

Absolutely fantastic to see and hear these updates!! Thank you!

[@bigredfred33]

I’ve always wondered why that (dry) Tulare Lake area on Google satellite view seemed to look discolored compared the the surrounding areas. Great info.

[@Paul1958R]

Juan, Thank you for this report. Paul (in MA)

[@glennpowell3444]

We have some great reservoirs here in England built in the 1930,s.Ladybower is a monster with its "plughole" overflow system.Magnificent civil engineering feats.

[@peterhodgkins6985]

Fascinating... I spent a lot of time in the areas you covered over my career in the oil, gas & power gen field. I have learned more in a couple years from you than I did in 30 years in the field!

[@sw8741]

Another excellent video Juan! You're educating people here in CA and around the world too! People might learn so much they won't be out in the Tules concerning water no more!

[@lindadoerr7919]

Thank you, as ALWAYS! Such great and understandable information. QUESTION: Since I live in Reno, I am curious and would appreciate a "sidebar" to this discussion indicating how Nevada's reservoirs and farm/ranch/desert land and ground water are/will be affected. Thanks, Juan!

[@JasVmitten]

ty, jb...being from the Great Lakes area, all this stuff about water procurement/management is mind blowing

[@tracygallaway36]

Thanks, Juan! Once again, the best. most comprehensive un-biased overview of California's water situation. You are the Best!!

[@Tyler-Hagan-Racing]

Thanks for the update Juan, you really have a knack for conveying the information in an easy to digest way.

[@bradalgra8088]

Thanks Juan! You explain California's water management so much better than any news agency. Keep up the good work! Blue skies.

[@RichardRaschke-l8t]

L.A. sludge facility is located at I-5 and Utica. They own West Lake Farms. The highway next to Corcoran is Hwy 43. By the way excellent video.

[@adel19997]

Is that 💩 station ?

[@RichardRaschke-l8t]

@@adel19997 I guess you could call it that. But what it really is, is a place for L.A. to dump its waste on other counties because they don't want their part of the state to stink. L.A. bought West Lake Farms and they plow the stuff into the ground. Then it is farmed for things like cotton. They are not supposed to grow vegetables or table food for human consumption.

[@michaeldeierhoi4096]

Thanks for this excellent coverage of the status of the reservoirs snow pack and how that will recharge the aquifer which seems like one of the best things to come out of the record precipitation.

[@runhardhooah]

I just read about Mammoth. 700inches measured. Then I read that there's enough snow in CA to fill up Lake Mead after melting. I wish you good luck. Have a boat nearby, or a seaplane! :) Cheers from western Nevada.

[@lorenzobop5522]

Great video. Glad to see so much optimism (water).

[@tryonco]

Juan, supper interesting! I learned a lot about the overall State Water Project that I either did not know or was unclear on. Thank you.

[@mykatawato2043]

Great video. Please keep up with the fantastic updates. The highway that runs past Corcoran on the East is HWY 43. HWY 99 is even further East moving much more toward Tulare and Visalia. HWY 5 runs West of Corcoran on the other side of the historic Tulare Lake bed near Coalinga, Avenal, and Three Rocks.

[@fresno0318]

another excellent informative report on current Ca snow/water conditions...Thank you Juan....

[@williamhoward4384]

Juan - so wild that you are learning so much about things that you NEVER probably thought of while cruising at FL 390.

[@allanmoore7790]

Thank you for your continuing updates on the aftermaths from this years historic snow/rain!

[@reensure]

We have aerial flooding in Florida. Standing water is routed out of neighborhoods through swales and greenways, and further to ponds or canals at river or sea level. Thankfully, our flood control system is tried on a regular basis, but the occasional record precipitation (mesoscale?) event exposes problems. Again, thankfully, local engineers can move to clear brush, remove obstructions from pinch points, rip-rap or channelize greenways, and take other actions in response to intermittent flooding, so that the system becomes efficient. I foresee water management issues arising out west as melt season charges up your many flows, but I'll admit it's exciting to learn about the organization in place after a hundred years of engineering. Good luck, and better weather in the future!

[@Moondoggy1941]

We drove up to Sacramento March 17 th, the 99 freeway was shut down to a half a lane per side, we had to drive around the farm area, we are unsure where we were, just farm land no town. It was very impressive the flooding in the entire region, driving back to So. Cal down the 5 freeway near the Harris Ranch was absolutely beautiful , tall green grass, hills and cattle grazing.

[@johnhotz1400]

Thank you ! I love hearing from people that live in the area !

[@donalddepew9605]

I was born Ana raised in Cali. I have a real good friend of mine who was a Portuguese farmer/rancher. His family moved into the town of Hetrick right near Lemore back in the 1850's. He told the same story about the ferry boats going up and down the valley. Great Video Juan!

[@danschreck834]

Great report, thank you again Juan!

[@elizabethblane201]

Juan has that rare combination of human traits of being very intelligent and likable at the same time. A true teacher!

[@gilliantracy7991]

This is really just excellent Juan! Thanks so much for the great education about our state's water system!

[@sharoncarthy3764]

Wow, you've really done a good job explaining all this. Thank you, it's fascinating.

[@charlottelanvin7095]

Cadillac Desert by Marc Reisner is an excellent book about water conservation, particularly in the Western US

[@JDsModernMartialArts]

Outstanding presentation. Thank you.

[@wanasong5611]

Great report Juan! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻I learned a lot.

[@flybyairplane3528]

JUAN,HELLO,and thanks for your updates,several weeks ago so/central NJ,had a few TOTNADOS,then yesterday, they had matched the all time count,something like 7 tornadoes,also a time HIGH TE TEMPRD FOR DATE 78 *F, they are NOW SAYING GET USED TO THEM ! Stay well & safe, till next time,🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@kimpalmer3316]

I deeply appreciate your always even-handed, unbiased, data-based, information-laden presentations, in juxtaposition to the sensationalistic videos (indicated by not only their video titles, but also their narrations and plagiarized images and videos), produced by many others who often only seem to be attempting to generate views.

[@13699111]

Your next career Epic Business Intelligence Reporting and Analytics Developer / Analytics . Thank you for posting all the great interesting informative background video's on your channel .

[@derekdee9592]

Fascinating explanation Juan great channel always. Thanks for posting.

[@driveman6490]

When you think there is something that you have no interest in learning about, Juan is just the man to change your mind.

[@mkay1957]

Excellent analysis of the current situation and explanation of the state water project. The Kern River starts NW of Mt. Whitney, in an area with a lot of small lakes. We backpacked in that area a couple of times in the early 80s, during summers when I was in college. We went once more in '88. I can't do it now because I have a bum knee. But it is a beautiful area, and well worth the effort if you are in good shape.

[@charleshaggard4341]

Thanks for the history lesson. Until your videos, I never knew that California had such a managed water system and it had been going on for over 100 years. My parents left California for Texas in 1946 so I never gave it a thought.

[@alexnutcasio936]

14:15 if the trees are currently dormant, the water is not damaging at all . It’s when they’re actively growing that flooding can be an issue.

[@OffensiveBiz]

If there WAS a lake at one point, then chances are high that there'll be a lake again. Building close to old shores during dry periods and then being surprised during wet periods is like being surprised that sticking your finger in a light socket will be electrifying.

[@obiwanbenobi4943]

Yes, that's why you pay attention to flood plains and 100+ year history when buying a place.

[@bobbyheenan4061]

Kinda like people building homes atop cliffs overlooking the ocean, then being surprised when it slides into the sea.

[@letmein2460]

Thank you for all of the efforts put forth to produce these informative videos.

[@richb313]

Thanks for your reporting on this much better explained than any news channel does and BTW Have a good Easter Juan.

[@jerrythompson6992]

very good update for us, Capt Brown, Thankyou. Interesting read is the Cadillac Desert and all the water origins in Owens Valley And no, don''t send anybody up here to the Columbia River for an aqueduct.

[@zachlafond2652]

I live about 5 minutes from the Mississippi up here in Wisconsin. All those storm systems in California don't just die, they move this way! We've had plenty of precip and the river is running up near flood stage, but looks like it doesn't get too crazy. Still plenty of snow to melt off in Minnesota. Looks like a week of 70F+ temps coming up so

[@adriandelatorre2263]

Great talk. Great explanation of the system and the options for management.

[@DanaMite]

Learned a lot with this video about our rivers and the reservoirs. Thanks dude!!!

[@davidjondoh8671]

Thanks for the work and info that you provide, Juan. Please fly up to Shasta and Trinity lakes soon for another flyover update, we love your channel up here in Tehama county. Cheers!

[@hernanhernandez3861]

I'm born, raised, and probably will pass in the Los Angeles area. After years of schooling here I've never had an education on the CA water system. This is excellent. Everyone in CA should watch this especially those in Southern California where we live on water handouts. It is so complicated; much more than just the CA Aqueduct. I used to complain that my water expense was so expensive. Now I'm thinking it should cost a lot more. About 85% of my yard is drought tolerant. Will do the remaining 15% soon...

[@michaelharper4989]

My wife flew a check ride flight up to Table Mt. She sent me photos of the wildflowers but they are low res. We need a wildflower flight and a reservoir flight!!! The Carrizo Plains might be interesting.

[@Phaser1x]

Thanks for the Santa Clara river information. I live in the region.