State GovernmentCapitol Park Gets Drought-Inspired RetrofitDecember 14, 2016 | Ben AdlerThe grounds around the California state Capitol building are getting a makeover as the drought moves into its sixth year – and yes, it’s a “lead-by-example” thing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Lays Out Long-Term Plan For Water ConservationNovember 30, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia state agencies have released a long-term plan for water conservation. The proposal makes permanent some emergency water conservation measures already in place to deal with the state’s drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornians Increase Water Conservation In SeptemberNovember 1, 2016 | Amy QuintonFor the last several months, water use in California has increased despite the state’s ongoing drought. But the latest water conservation figures show improvement. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentReservoir Levels Rise In California With Record October RainfallOctober 31, 2016 | Amy QuintonOctober was one of the wettest on record in Northern California. But the state needs much more to replenish major reservoirs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilitySan Joaquin County Reports Half Billion Dollars Loss In Agricultural ProductionOctober 6, 2016 | Rich IbarraMore than half a billion dollars…that’s how much San Joaquin County lost in farm production last year. The drought and lower prices were to blame. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Water Agencies Say They Have Enough Supply For 3 Dry YearsAugust 16, 2016 | Amy QuintonMost California water agencies say they can supply enough water to meet demand even if the next three years are unusually dry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
How A Sheep Farmer Saves Water Using Shipping ContainersAugust 15, 2016Madera sheep farmer says he uses just 2 percent of the water it would take to grow barley seeds for feed using traditional farming methods.
EnvironmentCalifornia Agencies Warn Of Harmful Algal Blooms Across StateAugust 4, 2016 | Amy QuintonBlue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, occur every summer in California. But this year the drought has made it worse. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Water Conservation Wanes In California As Most Mandatory Restrictions EndAugust 3, 2016It appears that California water suppliers have by and large abandoned mandatory water conservation — and it may be showing up in the latest monthly statistics on water saving in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNew Poll Shows Californians' Opinions On Climate Change, WaterJuly 27, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new poll shows Californians support the goals of the state’s landmark law to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It also found that Californians want state and local governments to do more when it comes to the drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
