State GovernmentBrown Meets Farmers, Environmentalists, Urban Water AgenciesApril 8, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California drought affects different groups in different ways. Today Governor Jerry Brown sought to bring some of the differing perspective together. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Roseville Swaps Grass For Water-Wise PlantsApril 8, 2015 | Ed JoyceWhile a California state agency works to determine how much water cutbacks will be, the City of Roseville is exchanging turf for drought-tolerant landscaping. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Water Agencies Preparing For Mandatory RestrictionsApril 2, 2015 | Katie OrrThere are more than 400 water agencies in California and they are evaluating what the new mandatory water restrictions mean for them. 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.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Storms Help Reservoir Storage But Not SnowpackFebruary 12, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe latest U.S. Drought Monitor points to California's dwindling snowpack in its latest report. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Exceeds 20 Percent Water Conservation GoalFebruary 3, 2015 | Katie OrrA wet end to 2014 contributed to high December water conservation rates for California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Reservoirs Take Hit From Record Dry JanuaryJanuary 30, 2015 | Ed JoyceRecord dry January expected in many Northern and Central California cities as drought drops reservoir levels. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Expands In California, Nevada With Dry JanuaryJanuary 29, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe dry January has expanded the severity of drought in California and Nevada.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Cash For Grass In RosevilleJanuary 28, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe City of Roseville is yanking grass and replacing it with drought-resistant landscaping to conserve water. Roseville also offers homeowners a 'Cash For Grass' rebate program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment'Tough Season' For California Wine Grape Growers Relying on GroundwaterJanuary 22, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe fourth year of drought in California has some state wine grape growers that rely on groundwater 'concerned' about the upcoming season. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.