EnvironmentManteca Considers Selling Treated Wastewater For Farm IrrigationMarch 19, 2015 | Rich IbarraThe drought is creating a new way for cities to make money, including selling treated wastewater for farm irrigation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMore Money For Drought Aid, But No Mandatory ConservationMarch 19, 2015 | Ben AdlerNearly half of last year’s emergency drought relief money has yet to be spent – but Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative leaders are rolling out a new aid package of more than $1 billion. They’re not calling for mandatory water conservation – yet. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSugar Bowl Suspends Skiing As Drought Takes TollMarch 19, 2015(AP) - Yet another Northern California ski resort is closing early due to a lack of snow amid the state's historic drought.
State GovernmentBrown, De León, Atkins To Unveil Emergency Drought Legislation ThursdayMarch 18, 2015 | Ben AdlerThe $1.1 billion emergency drought legislation to be announced Thursday by Gov. Jerry Brown and Democratic legislative leaders will include money for water recycling, desalination, water quality and flood protection projects.
EnvironmentCalifornia Approves New Tougher Water RestrictionsMarch 17, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe drought in California has led the State Water Resources Control Board to tighten emergency water restrictions. The changes mainly affect urban water suppliers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy: California Drought Decreases HydroPower, Increases Greenhouse Gas EmissionsMarch 17, 2015 | Ed JoyceA new study says the drought in California has caused an increased use of natural gas for electricity supply as diminished river flows decrease hydropower generation. The result is higher electricity costs and increased greenhouse gas emissions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEndangered Delta Smelt May Be ExtinctMarch 16, 2015 | Amy QuintonA small endangered fish that plays a pivotal role in California’s water wars may well be on its way out. Populations of the Delta smelt have plummeted to their lowest levels ever. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAnother Sierra Resort Suspends Operations Due To Lack Of SnowMarch 16, 2015This season's lack of snowfall has forced Sierra-at-Tahoe to suspend operations.
Environment3,200 People Risk Running Out of Water In DroughtMarch 13, 2015 | Amy Quinton3,200 people in the Sierra Nevada foothill community of Lake Don Pedro rely on water from nearby Lake McClure. But the lake level is dangerously low. That’s forcing the community to find another supply. So far it’s come up dry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Agency Proposes New Efficiency Standards For Computers, MonitorsMarch 12, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe California Energy Commission says increasing the efficiency of computers and computer monitors can save state consumers millions of dollars a year in energy costs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
