EnvironmentCalifornia Regulators Examine Safety Of Food Irrigated With Oil WastewaterOctober 27, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia regulators are taking a closer look at the safety of food irrigated with wastewater from oil and gas operations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia's Water Conservation Down During Historic DroughtOctober 5, 2016 | Amy QuintonStatewide water conservation dropped below 18 percent in August.
EnvironmentMeadow Restoration Aims To Improve Water Supply And Combat Climate ChangeOctober 4, 2016 | Amy QuintonMajor construction is underway to restore a mountain meadow in the Sierra Nevada. Scientists say it will improve water quality, increase water supply and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Would Provide More Water To Fish Under PlanSeptember 15, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia regulators have released a draft plan that would increase water for threatened fish and reduce water for farmers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy: Delta Tunnel Plan Would Require Federal FundingSeptember 14, 2016 | Amy QuintonA previously unreleased economic analysis shows the federal government would need to pay for nearly a third of cost of a plan to build two tunnels to carry water across the state. 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.
EnvironmentStudy: Chemicals From Firefighting Foam In Drinking WaterAugust 9, 2016 | Ed JoyceA new study shows fire-fighting foam containing highly fluorinated chemicals is contaminating drinking water supplies around many of the nation's military bases, airports and industrial sites. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornians Conserve Less Water Under New RulesAugust 2, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornians saved less water in June than they have in previous years. It’s the first month since new rules gave suppliers more autonomy to set their own conservation standards. 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.
EnvironmentHearings Begin On California Governor Jerry Brown's Delta Tunnel ProjectJuly 26, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia water regulators heard arguments for and against Governor Jerry Brown’s controversial plan to build twin tunnels under the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.