EnvironmentCalifornia Water Conservation Falls Short Of MandateFebruary 25, 2016 | Amy QuintonThe latest water conservation figures show California is now failing to meet Governor Jerry Brown’s mandate to cut urban water use by 25 percent. 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.
EnvironmentCalifornia Releases Draft Regulations For Groundwater ManagementFebruary 18, 2016 | Amy QuintonThe California Department of Water Resources has released the first draft regulations to manage groundwater sustainably. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment'Considerable' Long-Term Drought In CaliforniaFebruary 18, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe weekly update from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows no changes in the area of drought in California after a dry spell the past week brought record high temperatures from Sacramento to San Diego.
EnvironmentRoseville Offers Water Rebates To Commercial UsersFebruary 18, 2016 | Ed JoyceBusinesses and organizations in Roseville can tap $100,000 in rebates for making water efficient changes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMassive Public Works Project Will Help Clean Sacramento RiverFebruary 16, 2016 | Amy QuintonWastewater in the Sacramento region will soon be cleaner before it's dumped in the Sacramento River. The upgrade of the wastewater treatment plant is the largest public works project in the region's history. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought Improvement Will 'Take Quite A While'February 11, 2016 | Ed JoyceThere was a slight reduction in the percentage of drought in California over the past week. But the U.S. Drought Monitor says it will take time to ease the state's historic four-year drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Remains 'Very Serious' In CaliforniaFebruary 4, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Drought Monitor says, other than a slight reduction in exceptional drought in the northern Sierra, it needs more time to assess impacts of the recent moisture on California's long-term drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Regulators Extend Water Conservation Rules; Make AdjustmentsFebruary 2, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia regulators have made modest adjustments to water conservation requirements for cities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSnowpack 'Growing Nicely' In SierraFebruary 2, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe second measurement this winter of snowpack in the Sierra Nevada was 130 percent of average. State water officials say the snowpack will help reservoir recovery. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.