EnvironmentReservoirs Filling, But Snowpack Worries In CaliforniaMarch 10, 2016 | Ed JoyceSome reservoirs are filling in California, but melting Sierra Nevada snowpack is a worry. After early March storms, the U.S. Drought Monitor says the state is now primed for drought improvement. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStorms Boost Sierra Nevada Snowpack, ReservoirsMarch 7, 2016 | Ed JoyceMaybe a "Miracle March" will ease some of the deficits from the historic four-year drought in California. Recent storms have boosted the Sierra Nevada snowpack and more snow is in the forecast. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStorms Bring Rain And Snow To CaliforniaMarch 4, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe series of storms in California over the next week could cause federal water managers to release water from the Folsom Reservoir to maintain flood space requirements. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMarch Storms Needed To Build Sierra SnowpackMarch 3, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Drought Monitor says above-average precipitation in December and January helped California reservoirs, but a mostly dry February has diminished snowpack in the Sierra Nevada. The report says "there is still March left to build the snowpack." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStrong El Niño No Help For Long-Term California DroughtFebruary 25, 2016 | Ed JoyceFebruary was mostly dry and warmer than normal in California and the latest drought update says the multiyear drought in the state is likely to continue and perhaps worsen. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSierra Snowpack Melts With Dry FebruaryFebruary 24, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe "bountiful" rain and snow in January has faded along with some of the gains in the Sierra Nevada snowpack. A dry, warm February in California has caused the water content in the snow to drop below normal to date. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramento Area Water Conservation Rate 11 Percent In JanuaryFebruary 22, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe Sacramento Regional Water Authority says water use in January 2016 dropped 11 percent compared to 2013. Despite some slight improvement, much of California remains in extreme drought, and "conservation remains critical." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment'Considerable' Long-Term Drought In CaliforniaFebruary 18, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe weekly update from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows no changes in the area of drought in California after a dry spell the past week brought record high temperatures from Sacramento to San Diego.
EnvironmentRoseville Offers Water Rebates To Commercial UsersFebruary 18, 2016 | Ed JoyceBusinesses and organizations in Roseville can tap $100,000 in rebates for making water efficient changes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPrescribed Burns In Lake Tahoe BasinFebruary 15, 2016 | Ed JoyceFire agencies are expected to continue prescribed burn operations the week of February 15 in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
