EnvironmentMajor California Reservoir Storage 50 Percent Below AverageOctober 6, 2015 | Ed JoyceWater storage has dwindled at six major reservoirs in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFire Restrictions Lifted In Tahoe National ForestOctober 6, 2015 | Ed JoyceFire restrictions are being lifted in the Tahoe National Forest Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEarlier Leaf Pickup In Sacramento Due To DroughtOctober 1, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe effects of the on-going drought on Sacramento trees could mean an earlier than normal leaf drop for some tree species. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentLooking At Year 5 Of Drought In CaliforniaOctober 1, 2015 | Ed JoyceCalifornia's historic drought persists and, even with normal precipitation, is expected to continue into 2016.
Environment'Prescribed Burns' To Start In Eldorado National ForestSeptember 30, 2015 | Ed JoyceA program will begin soon in the Eldorado National Forest to remove live or dead vegetation to prevent the spread of wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramento Area Water Districts Reducing Outdoor Water DaysSeptember 29, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe Sacramento Suburban Water District is asking customers to voluntarily cut outdoor watering to one day a week this fall as other water providers move to mandatory restrictions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentGrape Growers Treat, Reuse Wastewater On VineyardsSeptember 28, 2015 | Ed JoyceA UC Davis study says more sectors of the agricultural industry should be able to reuse wastewater as many California grape growers do. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentButte Fire: Major Disaster Declaration For Calaveras CountySeptember 24, 2015 | Ed JoyceA major disaster declaration has been granted by President Obama for Calaveras County, due to damage from the Butte Fire.
EnvironmentDespite Rain, Drought Unchanged In CaliforniaSeptember 24, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe recent rains did not improve drought conditions over the past week in California but the seasonal outlook shows some improvement for parts of the state.
EnvironmentSacramento Water Conservation Averaging 37 PercentSeptember 23, 2015 | Steve MilneNew data show the Sacramento region has averaged a 37 percent reduction in water use. That's well beyond the 25 percent reduction mandated by Governor Jerry Brown to help deal with the drought. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
