High-Speed Rail CEO: No Construction Yet, But Work "Under Way"October 14, 2013 | Ben AdlerActual construction work on California’s bullet train project has yet to begin – despite promises that it would by now – but the High-Speed Rail Authority says the project remains on schedule. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environmentalists: Few Victories This Legislative SessionOctober 14, 2013 | Amy QuintonCalifornia environmental groups say the 2013 legislative session was about playing defense. Several environmental bills never even made it to Governor Jerry Brown’s desk. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Bay Delta Conservation Plan: A Solution For The Delta's Future?October 11, 2013 | Amy QuintonSupporters say the Bay Delta Conservation Plan is one of the most ambitious habitat restoration programs ever. It's proposal to build two tunnels to carry water from the Delta to central and southern California is also one of the most controversial. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Woodland and Davis Closer To Cleaner WaterOctober 10, 2013 | Bob MoffittWoodland and Davis are one step closer to a system that provides water from the Sacramento River. A new water treatment plant will reduce both cities' dependence on well water.
A Place Called HomeOctober 10, 2013 | Amy QuintonThe Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is home to a half million people. In the fourth part of our series, we examine the culture of the Delta and talk to residents about their concerns over its future. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food, Farms and Delta WaterOctober 9, 2013 | Amy QuintonCalifornia is the nation’s largest agricultural state. It would not be possible without water from the Delta. Farmers say the water is their lifeblood, but it’s been cut back year after year. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentThe Delta's Fragile EcologyOctober 8, 2013 | Amy QuintonThe Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta was once a vast tidal marshland and inland estuary. Now miles of fragile levees surround artificial islands below sea level. More than 90 percent of wetlands have disappeared, and native fish are dying. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California's Water Supply, A 700 Mile JourneyOctober 7, 2013 | Amy QuintonBoth the federal Central Valley Project and the State Water Project rely on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to bring water to central and southern California. Amy Quinton takes us on a 700 mile journey following California's water supply. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Federal Shutdown Shuts Down National Forest and Fall FestivalOctober 1, 2013 | Bob MoffittThe federal government shut down is affecting some operations within National Forests. The offices at Plumas National Forest are closed and an annual festival has been cancelled.
U.S. Army Corps Will Furlough Some If Government Shuts DownSeptember 30, 2013 | Bob MoffittA lack of a federal spending bill could cause some federal employee furloughs and campground closures in California.