EnvironmentCalif. Issues Grants From Water BondMarch 23, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe California Department of Water Resources has given out more money from the water bond voters approved in 2014.
EnvironmentStudy: Farms, Hydropower At Risk In West's Changing ClimateMarch 22, 2016(AP) — The federal government says climate change could upset the complex interplay of rain, snow and temperature in the West, potentially hurting food production, the environment and hydroelectric power.
EnvironmentSacramento County Moves To Ban Plastic Grocery BagsMarch 22, 2016 | Bob MoffittUPDATE: (AP) - A majority of the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors is signaling support for a ban on single-use plastic bags.
EnvironmentRare Sea Otter Sighting Offers Hope Of ResurgenceMarch 21, 2016(AP) — The rare sighting of a sea otter swimming just off Southern California has scientists hoping it's a sign of a resurgence for the creatures that were once hunted to near extinction.
EnvironmentInterior Secretary Dedicates New Monument In CaliforniaMarch 20, 2016(AP) — A new national monument made up of more than 330,000 acres of public lands has been dedicated in Northern California.
EnvironmentCalifornia State Water Project Will Deliver The Most Water Since Drought BeganMarch 17, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia farmers and urban areas that rely on water delivered from the State Water Project will receive a larger supply than they have in years.
EnvironmentSacramento Region Cuts Water Use 31 PercentMarch 17, 2016 | Amy QuintonMost of the Sacramento region met or came very close to meeting state-mandated water conservation goals.
EnvironmentExtreme And Severe Drought Decline In CaliforniaMarch 17, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Drought Monitor says storms in March have eased extreme and severe drought in California. But many state reservoirs remain below-average and groundwater has not recovered after 4-to-5 years of drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentGroups Hopeful Recent Rains Will Help California SalmonMarch 16, 2016 | Amy QuintonRecent rains have increased water storage in reservoirs and flooded fields in the Sacramento Valley. That has improved habitat for fish and wildlife. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalif. Renewable Energy Discussions Consider Out-Of-State WindMarch 16, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia energy regulators, utilities and power companies are considering importing out-of-state wind energy to help meet renewable energy needs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
