Episode 32 Drought Distress: CA Asks Residents to Voluntarily Reduce Water Usage Friday, July 16, 2021 Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. Last February, Lake Mendocino was not depleted as much as it is now. It’s at only 42% capacity today.Anne Wernikoff/CalMatters As Californians continue to bake in sizzling temperatures and parched conditions across the state, they’re also being asked to voluntarily reduce their water usage by 15 percent. Nigel Duara talks with Rachel Becker, environment reporter at CalMatters, about the severe drought and how different communities are confronting the current challenges.
