CalRecycle Helps Cities, Counties Fight Tire DumpingMay 3, 2016 | Steve MilneThe fight against illegal tire dumping in California will get a little more muscle. CalRecycle, the state's recycling agency, announced today that it's awarding $5.7 million to 36 local jurisdictions for managing used tires and waste. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentBill Would Restrict Some Rat Poisons In CaliforniaApril 6, 2016 | Ed JoyceA bill introduced in the California Assembly would ban certain rat and mouse poisons that harm people and wildlife. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento County's Annual Creek WeekApril 1, 2016There's a county-wide effort called Creek Week to educate residents about their community creeks. Organizers explain how the program got started, why it's important and how people can get involved. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Nevada Backs Priority Superfund Status For Toxic MineMarch 30, 2016(AP) - The state of Nevada is dropping 15 years of opposition to the Environmental Protection Agency's push to add a toxic, World War II-era copper mine to the priority list of the most polluted Superfund sites in the nation.
EnvironmentDeal Protects 'Stunning' Northern Sierra Forest LandMarch 28, 2016 | Ed JoyceMore than 400 acres of private land around a popular northern Sierra Nevada trailhead will be protected from commercial development and be part of the Tahoe National Forest. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramento State Students Ride In Self-Driving Shuttle To Get To ClassMarch 14, 2016 | Amy QuintonSacramento State hosts electric self-driving shuttle. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMarch Storms Needed To Build Sierra SnowpackMarch 3, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Drought Monitor says above-average precipitation in December and January helped California reservoirs, but a mostly dry February has diminished snowpack in the Sierra Nevada. The report says "there is still March left to build the snowpack." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCity Council To Decide On Banning Use Of Pesticide On City PropertyMarch 1, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento City Council will decide tonight whether to ban use of a type of pesticide on city property.
EnvironmentTown Hall Meeting On Lower American River ConservancyFebruary 29, 2016 | Ed JoyceA town hall meeting is planned Thursday in Sacramento to talk about legislation that would create a State Conservancy for the American River Parkway. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStrong El Niño No Help For Long-Term California DroughtFebruary 25, 2016 | Ed JoyceFebruary was mostly dry and warmer than normal in California and the latest drought update says the multiyear drought in the state is likely to continue and perhaps worsen. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.