EnvironmentDrought Intensifies As Wildfires Grow In Western U.S.July 28, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe drought intensified over the last week in the Western U.S. as the region swelters under a heatwave and firefighters battle major wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought Persists, Conservation Still ‘Top Priority’July 7, 2016 | Ed JoyceCalifornia is in the fifth consecutive year of drought. Although mandatory statewide water conservation is over, the State Water Resources Control Board says water conservation remains a "top priority."
EnvironmentAbove Normal Wildfire Risk Through October In CaliforniaJuly 1, 2016 | Ed JoyceForecasters say the threat of wildfires will remain high in Southern California and the Southwest in July and August because of persistent drought and because summer rains may not be as consistent as usual.
EnvironmentSummer Of Wildfires As Drought Persists In CaliforniaJune 30, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe drought in California, in its fifth consecutive year, has created conditions ripe for wildfires. The National Interagency Fire Center predicts "above normal" fire potential through September for portions of California, Nevada and Idaho.
EnvironmentElevated Fire Danger In California As Drought PersistsJune 23, 2016 | Ed JoyceNot much change is expected in drought conditions in California during the summer "dry season" but wildfire danger is increasing, with 66 million dead trees in the Sierra Nevada adding potential fuel. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWater Supply A 'Concern' This Summer In CaliforniaJune 16, 2016 | Ed JoyceA lack of rain in May and June has wiped out that "drought-free" area of northwestern California and water supply could become a 'concern' later this summer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramento Water Agency Ends Mandatory ConservationJune 8, 2016 | Ed JoyceAnother Sacramento area water agency has moved to voluntary conservation after California ended mandatory restrictions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Improvement In Northwestern CaliforniaJune 2, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Drought Monitor weekly report released June 2 shows some reduction in drought in part of California, but long-term drought remains in the region. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWater Supply Concerns As Drought Persists In Western U.S.May 26, 2016 | Ed JoyceThere was "minor improvement" in California drought conditions over the past week. But as long-term drought persists throughout the west, and storage levels drop, water supply is a worry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Conditions Improve In California, NevadaMay 19, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Drought Center says the past week brought "widespread improvements" in drought conditions in northern California and Nevada. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
