California Releases Draft Climate Change Preparation PlanDecember 10, 2013 | Max PringleCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown’s administration today released a draft of its action plan on preparations for the impacts of climate change over the next century. The plan addresses the effects of extreme weather, rising sea levels and other issues. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
30,000 Pages of Bay Delta Conservation Plan ReleasedDecember 9, 2013 | Amy QuintonThe proposal to build two tunnels to carry water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to central and southern California has reached a significant milestone. The state has released the Bay Delta Conservation Plan for formal public review. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bay Delta Conservation Plan Environmental Documents ReleasedDecember 9, 2013 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown’s administration released environmental documents for the Bay Delta Conservation Plan today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Board Chair: High-Speed Rail Project Still On TrackDecember 5, 2013 | Ben AdlerFrom court rulings to federal regulators, California’s high-speed rail project has hit quite a few bumps in the track in the last week-and-a-half. But the state’s High-Speed Rail Authority insists construction won’t be derailed. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Project Will Replace Largest Unscreened Intake On Sacramento RiverDecember 3, 2013 | Amy QuintonA major milestone for a project that will improve water quality for the majority of Yolo County residents was celebrated on Tuesday. The project will replace the largest unscreened intake on the Sacramento River. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Study Shows More People Leaving Cars At HomeDecember 3, 2013 | Max PringleA new report shows urban Californians are leading a trend of leaving cars at home and choosing bikes or public transit instead. It's a first-of-its-kind survey comparing urban transportation trends. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Farm Bill Amendment Opposed By Calif. LegislatorsDecember 2, 2013 | Amy QuintonAn amendment to the US House version of the federal Farm Bill has upset a bipartisan group of California lawmakers. The group has written a letter to House leaders calling for its removal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Truckee-Donner Utility Shows Major Reduction In Greenhouse Gas EmissionsDecember 2, 2013 | Ky PlaskonThe Truckee-Donner Public Utilities District has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 57 percent over the last 9 years. Now the TDPUD is being used as an example for other utilities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Tahoe License Plates Net $350,000 For EnvironmentDecember 1, 2013Special Lake Tahoe license plates in Nevada have generated another $350,000 for environmental projects at the Sierra lake straddling the Nevada-California border.
Experimental Weather Outlook: Dry YearNovember 27, 2013 | Amy QuintonThe California Department of Water Resources is working again this year with researchers on an experimental winter outlook forecast. 2014 brings the possibility of another dry year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.