EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Snowpack ‘Well Above Normal’ in SierraNovember 12, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe drought update released Thursday shows that recent storms have helped the Sierra snowpack, but did not bring any improvement to California's long-term drought.
EnvironmentPermits On Sale To Cut Christmas Trees At Lake TahoeNovember 12, 2015 | Ed JoycePermits to cut Christmas trees go on sale soon in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWater Restrictions Lifted For Tuolumne CommunitiesNovember 11, 2015 | Rich IbarraThe Tuolumne Utilities District has lifted mandatory water-use restriction for its 14,000 customers in Sonora, Twain Harte and Jamestown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMore Snow In Forecast For Sierra NevadaNovember 11, 2015 | Ed JoyceTwo storms have brought snow to the Sierra Nevada so far in November. Another one is forecast to bring more snow Sunday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSouthern California Water Agency Moves To Purchase Delta LandNovember 10, 2015 | Amy QuintonA powerful Southern California water agency is moving ahead with plans to buy a cluster of islands in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Ski Areas Opening, Rain, Snow A Good StartNovember 10, 2015 | Ed JoyceWith many Sierra ski resorts opening early and the third storm system in as many weeks on the way to California, November is starting to look more "typical" after four years of drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezEnvironmental Science And The ArtsNovember 10, 2015Environmental science is a big part of Reno, along with the city's relationship with Lake Tahoe. The second half of Insight delves into the Nevada Museum of Art's "Tahoe: A Visual History" exhibit. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Drives Bears Down To Foothill Town In Search Of FoodNovember 9, 2015(AP) - Black bears driven from the mountains by drought have invaded a town outside of Sequoia National Park in search of food.
EnvironmentGroup Teaches Cannabis Growers About Environmental ImpactsNovember 9, 2015 | Lesley McClurgMany Nevada County cannabis farms are near the Yuba River. That’s why an environmental advocacy group is working to educate farmers on how to protect the watershed. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Butte Fire Leaves Landscape Ripe For FloodingNovember 9, 2015 | Lesley McClurgIf El Niño brings heavy rain this winter it could trigger flash floods over burn scars in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
