Mandatory Water Conservation For Sacramento?January 13, 2014 | Bob MoffittFor the first time, since the implementation of the Urban Water Management plan in 2000, the City of Sacramento staff is asking the City Council to declare a "Stage Two" water shortage. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Reduced Water Flows Affecting Salmon EggsJanuary 13, 2014 | Steve MilneThis week, biologists will try to get a better picture of how reduced water flows from Folsom Dam are affecting salmon in the American River.
Plenty Of Underground Water Supply For StocktonJanuary 13, 2014 | Rich IbarraThe lack of rain has many cities concerned about water supplies, but Stockton is sitting atop a hidden source. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Customers in San Juan Water District Asked To Halt Outdoor WateringJanuary 10, 2014(AP) -- Customers in the San Juan Water District are being asked to halt all outdoor watering in light of drought conditions.
Wild and Scenic Film Festival Highlights 'Empowerment'January 10, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe four-day event will show 120 films on a variety of subjects including shark-finning, genetically-modified food, and fracking.
Governor Brown: Governors Can't Make It RainJanuary 9, 2014 | Amy QuintonGov. Jerry Brown says he’ll take whatever steps he can to help California’s farmers deal with the water shortage.
Governor's Budget Would Spend Money on Groundwater MonitoringJanuary 9, 2014 | Amy QuintonEighty-percent of Californians rely, at least in part, on groundwater. Environmentalists say they’re pleased that California Governor Jerry Brown's budget proposal recognizes the need to manage groundwater better. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
National Weather Conference Starts Today In TahoeJanuary 9, 2014Lake Tahoe policy makers will be playing a prominent role in a national weather conference that begins today in South Lake Tahoe.
Budget Proposal Would Spend Cap and Trade MoneyJanuary 8, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown’s budget proposal includes some major investments in the environment. It lays out how he wants to spend $850-million in revenue from the state’s cap and trade program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Budget Proposal Moves Safe Drinking Water ProgramJanuary 8, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown’s budget proposal would make a significant change to the state’s Safe Drinking Water Program.