EnvironmentDrought: Water Supplies 'Alarmingly Low'June 18, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Drought Monitor report released June 18 shows drought increased slightly in California and improved in Nevada.
Detour Begins For Section Of Popular Folsom Dam TrailJune 15, 2015 | Ed JoyceA portion of a popular public trail will be closed during seismic safety work at a Folsom Reservoir dam. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy: California Drought Decreases HydroPower, Increases Greenhouse Gas EmissionsMarch 17, 2015 | Ed JoyceA new study says the drought in California has caused an increased use of natural gas for electricity supply as diminished river flows decrease hydropower generation. The result is higher electricity costs and increased greenhouse gas emissions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Storms Help Reservoir Storage But Not SnowpackFebruary 12, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe latest U.S. Drought Monitor points to California's dwindling snowpack in its latest report. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSocial Media Enhances Mission Of Sacramento National Weather ServiceFebruary 12, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe National Weather Service in Sacramento has increased the use of social media, like Twitter and Facebook, to meet its mission. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Reservoirs Benefit From Recent StormsFebruary 11, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe recent storms have helped California's reservoir storage. But meteorologists say a dry forecast means many reservoirs will soon drop below average. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStorms Bring Rain, Little Help For California's 'Meager' SnowpackFebruary 9, 2015 | Ed JoyceA pair of weekend storms brought rain and snow to the area, but made only a minor impact on the water supply and snowpack in the Sierra. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSkimpy Sierra Snowpack Brings Warning To Lake Tahoe Snowmobile UsersFebruary 5, 2015 | Ed JoyceDue to low snowpack levels in the Lake Tahoe Basin, the U.S. Forest Service is asking snowmobile users to ride in areas that have adequate snow coverage. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNorthern California Storm Not Expected To Help Sierra SnowpackFebruary 5, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe warm, wet storm forecast for Northern California may not add significant snow to the Sierra Nevada snowpack due to above normal temperatures.