EnvironmentDrought Takes Toll On Winter-Run Chinook SalmonOctober 28, 2015 | Ed JoyceAnother year brings a die-off of endangered winter-run Chinook salmon in northern California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStrong El Niño May Help, Won’t End California DroughtOctober 9, 2015 | Ed JoyceStrong El Niño forecast expected through Spring. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRain No Help For California ReservoirsOctober 8, 2015 | Ed JoyceDespite a potential strong El Niño, the drought in most of California is forecast to continue into a fifth year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMajor California Reservoir Storage 50 Percent Below AverageOctober 6, 2015 | Ed JoyceWater storage has dwindled at six major reservoirs in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Tightens Grip In Western U.S. As Wildfires SpreadJuly 30, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe above-average rains of the past week did not ease drought conditions or improve reservoir storage in California. The drought expanded in other parts of the western U.S.
EnvironmentRecord Heat Dries Out California, Fire Risk IncreasesJuly 2, 2015 | Ed JoyceRecord summer heat has increased fire risk in California and the Western U.S. as drought conditions expand.
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.