EnvironmentAmerican River Cleanup Event Thursday In SacramentoJune 1, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe near-normal snowpack this winter has increased flows in the American River. The high water levels also bring more trash and debris, which volunteers plan to remove Thursday from one area along the American River Parkway. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRoseville Launches New Water Conservation RulesMay 31, 2016 | Ed JoyceNow that cities and local water agencies can set their own water conservation targets, the City of Roseville has adopted a voluntary reduction goal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWater Supply Concerns As Drought Persists In Western U.S.May 26, 2016 | Ed JoyceThere was "minor improvement" in California drought conditions over the past week. But as long-term drought persists throughout the west, and storage levels drop, water supply is a worry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Conditions Improve In California, NevadaMay 19, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Drought Center says the past week brought "widespread improvements" in drought conditions in northern California and Nevada. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSummer Power Supply 'Adequate' For CaliforniaMay 18, 2016 | Ed JoyceCalifornia's energy grid manager says supply should be adequate for the summer, despite potential natural gas shortages in Southern California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPrescribed Burns Planned At South Lake TahoeMay 16, 2016 | Ed JoyceFire agencies are expected to continue prescribed burn operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSevere And Extreme Drought Eases In CaliforniaMay 12, 2016 | Ed JoyceSevere and extreme drought were reduced slightly in California and 10 percent of the state is completely free of drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Too Soon To End Mandatory Conservation?May 11, 2016 | Ed JoyceOne water scientist says it may be too soon to end mandatory water conservation requirements in California and the state's surface and groundwater should be managed together. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStebbins Cold Canyon Natural Reserve ReopensMay 10, 2016 | Ed JoyceA popular nature reserve west of Davis reopens May 15 after being closed following a wildfire last summer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWestern U.S. Snowpack Melting At Record SpeedMay 7, 2016 | Ed JoyceA U.S. agency says western U.S. snowpack dropped at "record speed" during April as average temperatures in the contiguous U.S. were 4.0°F above average from January through April 2016.
