EnvironmentSierra Snowpack Melts With Dry FebruaryFebruary 24, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe "bountiful" rain and snow in January has faded along with some of the gains in the Sierra Nevada snowpack. A dry, warm February in California has caused the water content in the snow to drop below normal to date. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPort Of Stockton Proposes Project To Harvest Hyacinth For BiogasFebruary 18, 2016 | Rich IbarraWater hyacinth has been the scourge of the Delta in recent years, but by this summer it could be providing the power to city lights. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentBill Seeks To Improve, Preserve American River ParkwayFebruary 8, 2016 | Ed JoyceLegislation introduced in the California state Assembly would create the Lower American River Conservancy to improve, protect, preserve and possibly expand the 5,000-acre American River Parkway. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleCalifornia Drought, Wildfires Among Topics Showcased At Film FestivalJanuary 11, 2016 | Chris NicholsFilm makers and environmental activists are set to arrive in Nevada City and Grass Valley this week for the 14th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival.
EnvironmentEl Niño Helps, Won't End Historic California DroughtJanuary 6, 2016 | Ed JoyceRecord rainfall in parts of California, fueled in part by El Niño, won't end the state's historic four-year drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sparks Seeks Humane Ways To Manage BeaversDecember 1, 2015 | Steve MilneThe Nevada city of Sparks has decided to stop trapping and killing beavers along the North Truckee Drain and seek a non-lethal alternative to remove them. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment#OptOutside: Some People Take A Hike On Black FridayNovember 26, 2015 | Ed JoyceA movement around the U.S. encourages people to skip the shopping malls Friday and spend time in nature. Some national parks and state parks in California are waiving entry fees. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPeople Flock To See Sandhill Cranes In LodiNovember 6, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe 19th annual Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival this weekend is expected to bring thousands of visitors to see the stately birds. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRain Brings Some ‘Drought Relief’ To California, NevadaNovember 5, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe Pacific Storm system brought some slight improvement to drought conditions in California and Nevada last week.
EnvironmentEPA Funds California, Nevada Native Tribe Water ProjectsOctober 27, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is providing more than $30 million to California and Nevada native tribes for water quality and environmental restoration projects. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.