EnvironmentSacramento-Area Water Conservation 31 Percent In MayJune 21, 2016 | Ed JoyceCalifornia is in the fifth consecutive year of drought and water providers continue to urge voluntary conservation, as mandatory statewide rules have ended. Sacramento-area residents reduced their water use by 31 percent in May. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWater Supply A 'Concern' This Summer In CaliforniaJune 16, 2016 | Ed JoyceA lack of rain in May and June has wiped out that "drought-free" area of northwestern California and water supply could become a 'concern' later this summer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia April Water Conservation Rate Is 26 PercentJune 6, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe California State Water Resources Control Board says the statewide water conservation rate in April was 26.1 percent. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Improvement In Northwestern CaliforniaJune 2, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Drought Monitor weekly report released June 2 shows some reduction in drought in part of California, but long-term drought remains in the region. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWater Supply Concerns As Drought Persists In Western U.S.May 26, 2016 | Ed JoyceThere was "minor improvement" in California drought conditions over the past week. But as long-term drought persists throughout the west, and storage levels drop, water supply is a worry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Conditions Improve In California, NevadaMay 19, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Drought Center says the past week brought "widespread improvements" in drought conditions in northern California and Nevada. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Outside Forward Landfill Near Stockton, A Garden Grows On Composted WasteMay 18, 2016 | Rich IbarraA garden with fruits and vegetables aplenty is growing alongside the largest landfill in San Joaquin County. Part of the waste collected for the dump goes into making that garden grow. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSevere And Extreme Drought Eases In CaliforniaMay 12, 2016 | Ed JoyceSevere and extreme drought were reduced slightly in California and 10 percent of the state is completely free of drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Too Soon To End Mandatory Conservation?May 11, 2016 | Ed JoyceOne water scientist says it may be too soon to end mandatory water conservation requirements in California and the state's surface and groundwater should be managed together. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWestern U.S. Snowpack Melting At Record SpeedMay 7, 2016 | Ed JoyceA U.S. agency says western U.S. snowpack dropped at "record speed" during April as average temperatures in the contiguous U.S. were 4.0°F above average from January through April 2016.
