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Feb 5, 2024 · Tulare Lake, the largest body of water west of the Mississippi, disappeared 130 years ago from California due to irrigation and land reclamation. Now, after severe weather events, the lake has returned, bringing benefits and problems for wildlife, indigenous communities and agriculture.
- Noah Lloyd
Apr 14, 2023 · Satellite images taken over the past six weeks have captured the re-emergence of Tulare Lake in California’s San Joaquin Valley and show how suddenly water flooded and settled across miles of...
Feb 2, 2024 · Today, the Tulare Lake is shrinking rapidly, even amid recent rainfall. As of Thursday, water covered about 4,532 acres of farmland, according to Justin Caporusso, who handles public...
Apr 4, 2023 · Tulare Lake, the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River, was once a natural feature in California's San Joaquin Valley. Heavy rain and snow in 2023 have brought water back to the lakebed, flooding farms, towns, and roads. See satellite images of the flooding progression and impacts.
Jul 11, 2023 · Tulare Lake, once the largest body of freshwater west of the Mississippi, has refilled for the first time in decades due to record snowfall and storms. The lake has brought back fish, birds and the Tachi Yokut tribe, but also caused devastation for farmers and residents.
- Margaret Osborne
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Jul 6, 2023 · Today, Tulare Lake, roughly the size of Lake Tahoe, appears like a mirage in the desert. Winds glaze off its algae-pocked surface, cooling the summer air, as ducks and egrets wade nearby.
Jun 28, 2023 · State officials released new data showing that Tulare Lake has begun to recede, marking a significant turning point in the all-of-government effort to protect communities from flooding. The web page provides details of the actions taken to divert water away from the lake, the impact of weather conditions, and the recovery efforts.
