EnvironmentPotential Easing Of California Drought 'Slow To Develop'January 7, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe recent rain and snow in California is a good start but it will take more than one above-average year to replenish major reservoirs and groundwater.
EnvironmentCalifornians Reduced Water Use By 20 Percent In NovemberJanuary 5, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornians did not conserve as much water in November as they have in previous months. But regulators say overall the state is still on target to meet its long-term 25 percent conservation mandate set by Governor Jerry Brown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWater Agencies Want Relief From Conservation RegulationsDecember 7, 2015 | Amy QuintonWater agencies in California have told state regulators they want to see changes to emergency conservation requirements going forward. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Water Savings Dip In October, Still On Course To Reach GoalDecember 1, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornians fell short of their monthly mandatory water conservation goals for the first time in October. Regulators say the state is still on course to meet to meet its overall target. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRestoring California Meadows Could Help Combat Climate Change And Increase Water SupplyNovember 20, 2015 | Amy QuintonScientists are studying if restoring mountain meadows can play a small part in combating climate change. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Recent Storms Help Sierra Snowpack Not Water SupplyNovember 19, 2015 | Ed JoyceThere is no change this week to the drought in California, despite the recent storms that have brought snow to the Sierra. Reservoir storage in California remains the second lowest on record. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy: California Drought Management LackingNovember 18, 2015 | Amy QuintonA new study finds that California’s system for allocating water is fragmented, inconsistent and lacks transparency. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentGovernor Brown Issues Order To Prepare For Fifth Year Of DroughtNovember 13, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown has issued an executive order to prepare for a fifth year of drought. The strategy may extend water conservation mandates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought Keeps Water Delivery Companies BusyNovember 4, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe drought is causing wells to run dry for many California homeowners. Many are now relying on water delivery companies. Those companies are busy trying to keep up with demand. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFirst Fines In California Drought Issued To Cities And AgenciesOctober 30, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornian regulators issued fines for the first time to urban water suppliers that failed to meet conservation goals. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.