Insight With Vicki GonzalezReflections On California's Unprecedented Water ReductionsApril 2, 2015On Insight, we have perspective on the shallow spring snowpack and Gov. Brown’s mandatory water restrictions from Leo McElroy who covered Gov. Brown’s first battle with drought back in the 1970’s. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentProposed Office To Help Poor Communities Get Clean Drinking WaterMarch 23, 2015 | Amy QuintonA little noticed provision of the proposed $1.1 billion drought relief bill could help poor communities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezBrown To Propose $1.1B Drought BillMarch 19, 2015CapRadio's Ben Adler talks about what to expect with today's announcement of a $1.1 billion emergency drought package. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEndangered Delta Smelt May Be ExtinctMarch 16, 2015 | Amy QuintonA small endangered fish that plays a pivotal role in California’s water wars may well be on its way out. Populations of the Delta smelt have plummeted to their lowest levels ever. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment3,200 People Risk Running Out of Water In DroughtMarch 13, 2015 | Amy Quinton3,200 people in the Sierra Nevada foothill community of Lake Don Pedro rely on water from nearby Lake McClure. But the lake level is dangerously low. That’s forcing the community to find another supply. So far it’s come up dry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmakers Face Dozens of Environmental BillsMarch 10, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Democratic lawmakers have made combating climate change one of their environmental legislative priorities, but dozens of other environmental bills may garner equal attention. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento's Spring-Summer Watering Rules Takes Effect SundayMarch 6, 2015UPDATE: Now that you've re-set your clocks, the City of Sacramento is reminding homeowners to re-set sprinkler timers, too.
State GovernmentBig Businesses Weigh In On DroughtMarch 5, 2015 | Katie OrrBig businesses in California say they want to be more involved in managing the state’s water supply. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWater Conservation Rate Drops As Does Water Content In SnowMarch 3, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia’s water supply continues to diminish. The water content in the Sierra snowpack is the worst it’s been this time of year since 1991. Water conservation rates are equally dismal, dropping dramatically in January. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMore Water Deliveries Through State Water ProjectMarch 2, 2015 | Amy QuintonWhat little bit of rain California received in December and February was just enough to help reservoir storage. The Department of Water Resources announced it will increase water deliveries through the State Water Project. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
