EnvironmentDrought Causing $2.7 Billion Economic Hit In CaliforniaAugust 18, 2015 | Amy QuintonA new UC Davis study says the fourth year of drought is costing California's economy $2.7 billion and resulting in 21,000 job losses. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCaltrans Trying To Cut Water Use In HalfAugust 17, 2015 | Katie OrrCaltrans says it’s trying to cut its water use in half. The agency maintains more than 30,000 acres of landscaping along state highways.
EnvironmentMore Than 200 Tuolumne County Wells Run DryAugust 10, 2015 | Rich IbarraMore than 200 water wells have dried up in Tuolumne County in the drought. The county is responding with fresh water relief supplies. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramento Launches 'Mulch Madness' To Save TreesAugust 3, 2015 | Lesley McClurgEven though it's August, there are many streets in Sacramento that look like it's fall. Parched trees are losing their leaves early as a result of the drought. The city is sponsoring a campaign called "Mulch Madness" to save stressed trees. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornians Reduce Water Use By 27 Percent in JuneJuly 30, 2015 | Amy QuintonData released Thursday by the State Water Resources Control Board shows 265 out of 411 local agencies hit or nearly reached savings targets.
EnvironmentReclaimed Water Helps Roseville Meet Conservation GoalsJuly 20, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe city of Roseville used 40 percent less water in June than it did two years ago. The City Parks' Department conserved slightly more, thanks in part to its use of treated waste water for turf and trees. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment$1.5 Million Fine Proposed For Water Diversion In DroughtJuly 20, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia water regulators have proposed the largest penalty against a senior water right holder since the drought began. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Moves To Limit New LawnsJuly 15, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia may be getting browner. In a move to further conserve water, the California Water Commission voted today to limit grass in new construction. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Looks To Australia For Drought TipsJuly 6, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia and the Australian state of Victoria are teaming up to share knowledge and training in wildfire and flood management.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Could Allow Tax On Water Wasters In DroughtJune 30, 2015 | Amy QuintonA California Assembly committee will hear a bill Wednesday that would allow water districts to impose taxes on any business, industry or person who wastes water. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
