EnvironmentGroundwater Supply Improved At Amador County VineyardsApril 22, 2016 | Ed JoyceWater supply was a worry in 2015 at two vineyards in Amador County that rely on groundwater. But after a near-normal winter in northern California, the grape growers are breathing a sigh of relief – at least for this season. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNOAA Says Watch For La Niña As El Niño WeakensApril 14, 2016 | Ed JoyceIn the midst of a major El Niño, federal meteorologists say its flip side, La Niña, is around the corner. And that could mean more dry times in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalif. Issues Grants From Water BondMarch 23, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe California Department of Water Resources has given out more money from the water bond voters approved in 2014.
EnvironmentCalifornia Releases Draft Regulations For Groundwater ManagementFebruary 18, 2016 | Amy QuintonThe California Department of Water Resources has released the first draft regulations to manage groundwater sustainably. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentExcessive Pumping of 21 Groundwater Basins In CaliforniaJanuary 21, 2016Ten new groundwater basins in California have been added to a list of those considered in “critical overdraft”. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentScientists Flood Almond Orchards To Restore Groundwater in CaliforniaJanuary 20, 2016 | Amy QuintonUC Davis scientists are flooding almond orchards this winter in an effort to restore depleted aquifers in the Central Valley. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentKey Provision For Groundwater Regulation ApprovedOctober 21, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe California Water Commission approved a key provision to implement regulations to sustainably manage California's groundwater supply. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Strengthens Oil Drilling Waste RulesFebruary 9, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia says it will do a better job of monitoring oil drilling that could affect the state’s groundwater supply. 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.
Updated Report Shows Continued Groundwater DepletionDecember 2, 2014 | Amy QuintonAn updated report from the California Department of Water Resources shows more groundwater depletion.