EnvironmentCalifornia Water Board Considers Voluntary Water Cut From FarmersMay 21, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe State Water Resources Control Board is considering whether to allow some farmers in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to voluntarily cut back their water use. In exchange, they want the board to agree not to curtail their remaining water. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentProposed Office To Help Poor Communities Get Clean Drinking WaterMarch 23, 2015 | Amy QuintonA little noticed provision of the proposed $1.1 billion drought relief bill could help poor communities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentResidents, Farmers Describe Drought Impacts At Marathon State Water Resources Board HearingFebruary 19, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe California Water Resources Control Board heard emotional testimony for at least 12 hours yesterday from people worried about how the state should manage its dwindling supply of water during the drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California's Water Conservation Rate DropsDecember 2, 2014 | Amy QuintonFor the second straight month, California’s water conservation rate has declined. The State Water Resources Control Board says the reason behind the drop isn't clear. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNew California Fines For Wasting Water Take EffectJuly 30, 2014New regulations that include fines up to $500 a day for residents who waste water are taking effect in California.
State Water Board Expected To Vote On $500 Per Day Fine For Water WastersJuly 15, 2014(AP) -- The California State Water Resources Control Board considers several measures Tuesday to increase conservation. This includes a possible fine of up to $500 days for water wasters.
Report: Groundwater Supply At Historic LowMay 1, 2014 | Marianne RussA smaller snowpack and dwindling groundwater resources may lead California water managers to issue new water restrictions.
