EnvironmentWinter Levee Work Begins On Feather RiverFebruary 17, 2017 | Bob MoffittThe Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency has begun work on a two-mile section of the Feather River south of Star Bend. It is about 12 miles south of Yuba City. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentErosion, High Flows From Storms Benefit Native SpeciesFebruary 16, 2017 | Amy QuintonWinter storms are causing mudslides and erosion, but it's not all bad news. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentReclamation Districts Looking For Leaks In State Levees After Lake Oroville IncidentsFebruary 16, 2017While crews and state agencies are keeping track of runoff levels into Lake Oroville, reclamation districts throughout the state are driving on their levees looking for leaks. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSan Joaquin River Hits Flood Stage, Expected To Rise To Danger StageFebruary 15, 2017 | Rich IbarraThe San Joaquin River reached flood stage on Tuesday and may reach the danger level by this weekend. The coming rain and strong winds will put the levees to the test. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentReclamation Districts Try To Stay Ahead Of Rain And SeepageFebruary 15, 2017 | Bob MoffittWork continues on a boil on a Sacramento River levee near the Natomas Cross Canal.
EnvironmentOfficials Lift Tyler Island Evacuation AdvisoryFebruary 15, 2017 | Randol WhiteUPDATE Feb. 17, 9 a.m.: The evacuation advisory for residents in Tyler Island and the east section of Walnut Grove has been lifted.
State GovernmentBack In 2005, Environmental Groups Worried About The Oroville Emergency SpillwayFebruary 15, 2017A report from the San Jose Mercury News claims federal and state officials ignored warnings as far back as 2005 about problems with the Dam's emergency spillway. Journalist Paul Rogers talked with Beth Ruyak about the report. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEvacuation Advisory For Tyler Island Remains In Effect, Point Pleasant Residents May Return HomeFebruary 14, 2017Officials lifted the evacuation advisory for Point Pleasant Tuesday. But the evacuation notices for Tyler Island and residents of the east section of Walnut Grove are still in effect.
EnvironmentCrews Work Through Winter As Feather River Levee Project Nears CompletionFebruary 13, 2017 | Bob MoffittBefore the problems arose at Lake Oroville, crews and heavy equipment were working on a section of Feather River levee downstream. This is the last year of construction for the $300 million Feather River Levee Project.
EnvironmentEvacuation Notice For Tyler Island Residents Due Compromised LeveeFebruary 13, 2017Update 8:36 a.m. Feb. 14: As of 8 a.m. Tuesday, the evacuation advisory for residents of Tyler Island and eastern Walnut Grove is still in effect.
