State GovernmentBallot Measure Threatens California Water Tunnels PlanJuly 13, 2015(AP) - A measure expected to qualify for the November 2016 ballot could threaten Gov. Jerry Brown's $15 billion twin tunnel plan to send water around the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
EnvironmentCalifornia Builds Emergency Barrier In Drought To Protect Water SuppliesMay 25, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe drought in California is causing saltwater to intrude deep into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Water managers are constructing a rock barrier to prevent salt from affecting drinking water for millions of Californians. Listen /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.
California May Dam 3 Delta Channels, If Drought PersistsJanuary 27, 2015(AP) - State water officials say they may dam parts of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta in an emergency measure to protect freshwater used by millions of Californians.
EnvironmentAmerican River Water Flows Increased To Fight SalinityJune 18, 2014 | Ed JoyceWater flows into the American River have been increased despite the drought.
