EnvironmentWater Agency: 'Relax' Conservation Mandate For Northern CaliforniaMarch 31, 2016 | Ed JoyceAfter the season’s last Sierra Nevada snow measurement showed near normal snowpack in the north, one California water agency suggests conservation mandates should be rescinded or eased for the region.
Environment'Day of Service' On American River Parkway For César Chávez DayMarch 30, 2016 | Ed JoyceVolunteers will help improve the American River Parkway as part of a "day of service" on the César Chávez Day holiday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentExtreme Drought ‘Entrenched’ In Most Of CaliforniaMarch 24, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe California drought improved slightly in northern California, but long-term severe to extreme drought remains "entrenched" in central and southern California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentClimate Change, 'Chill Hours' And California CropsMarch 23, 2016 | Ed JoyceA study by UC Davis agricultural economists looked at how climate change is affecting what crops are planted in California. Warming winters are expected to alter what farmers plant. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentExtreme And Severe Drought Decline In CaliforniaMarch 17, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Drought Monitor says storms in March have eased extreme and severe drought in California. But many state reservoirs remain below-average and groundwater has not recovered after 4-to-5 years of drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFishery Managers Consider Closing Salmon Seasons Off West CoastMarch 15, 2016Regional fishery managers are considering closing or restricting all salmon fishing off the U.S. West Coast. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSome Reservoirs Rise, Sierra Snowpack Nears NormalMarch 14, 2016 | Ed JoyceStorms have pushed the Sierra Nevada snowpack closer to average and some California reservoirs are above historical average. But reservoirs and rainfall in Southern California are not doing as well. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStorms Bring Snow To Sierra, Rain To ReservoirsMarch 13, 2016 | Ed JoyceWeekend storms in Northern California have brought several feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada and increased runoff into some California reservoirs.
EnvironmentStorm Brings Rain, Snow, Tricky TravelMarch 11, 2016 | Ed JoyceA series of storms in Northern California is forecast to bring heavy rain to the valleys and snow to the Sierra Nevada through early next week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentHeavy Rain, Heavy Snow In Northern CaliforniaMarch 10, 2016 | Ed JoyceA series of strong weather systems will move through Northern California Thursday through Tuesday of next week. The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued more than 10 warnings, watches and advisories.
