EnvironmentCalifornia Water Agencies Want Conservation Requirements Relaxed or EliminatedApril 20, 2016 | Amy QuintonWater agencies say it's time to eliminate emergency water conservation requirements now that reservoirs in many regions of the state are full. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentGroups Sue California's Largest Water Wholesaler Over Land PurchaseApril 14, 2016 | Amy QuintonTwo counties and several environmental groups in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta are suing California’s largest water wholesaler over its purchase of Delta land. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia State Water Project Will Deliver The Most Water Since Drought BeganMarch 17, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia farmers and urban areas that rely on water delivered from the State Water Project will receive a larger supply than they have in years.
EnvironmentSacramento Region Cuts Water Use 31 PercentMarch 17, 2016 | Amy QuintonMost of the Sacramento region met or came very close to meeting state-mandated water conservation goals.
EnvironmentCalifornia Experiencing 'Miracle March,' Says Water ManagerMarch 15, 2016 | Amy QuintonOne of the state’s top water managers says California is experiencing a “Miracle March,” after a dramatic increase in rain and snow. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentProposed California Ballot Initiative Would Divert High Speed Rail and Water Bond MoneyMarch 10, 2016 | Amy QuintonA proposed California ballot initiative would divert money from the High Speed Rail project and the 2014 water bond to instead fund water storage projects. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSouthern California Water Agency Takes Step To Buy Delta LandMarch 8, 2016 | Amy QuintonThe board of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has voted to enter into a contract to buy land in the hub of the state’s water system, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
EnvironmentCalifornia Storms Prompt Releases From Folsom Reservoir, Local FloodingMarch 7, 2016 | Amy QuintonStorms bring local flooding, debris flows, and prompt increased releases from Folsom Reservoir.
EnvironmentDelta Smelt Populations Plummet 2nd Year In A RowMarch 7, 2016 | Amy QuintonThis is the worst year in history for populations of the tiny threatened fish that’s often on the frontline in California’s water wars. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAtmospheric River Storms Can Reduce Sierra SnowMarch 2, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new NASA study shows that “atmospheric rivers” in California are more likely to result in increased flooding and reduced snowpack in the Sierra Nevada.
