EnvironmentCalif. Drought: Storms Help, Water Supply 'Below Average'December 10, 2015 | Ed JoyceDespite a return to a more typical fall storm pattern, the rain and snow has brought only minimal improvement to California's multiyear drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWater Agencies Want Relief From Conservation RegulationsDecember 7, 2015 | Amy QuintonWater agencies in California have told state regulators they want to see changes to emergency conservation requirements going forward. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Water Savings Dip In October, Still On Course To Reach GoalDecember 1, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornians fell short of their monthly mandatory water conservation goals for the first time in October. Regulators say the state is still on course to meet to meet its overall target. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Improves In Pacific Northwest, Not CaliforniaNovember 25, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe latest U.S. Drought Monitor showed no change to drought conditions in California over the past week. But, the report does not include the storm that brought rain to valleys and snow to the Sierra Nevada this week.
EnvironmentSacramento Area Water Conservation Rate 27 Percent In OctoberNovember 23, 2015 | Ed JoyceTwo million Sacramento-area water users conserved 27 percent in October, the same rate as September. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Recent Storms Help Sierra Snowpack Not Water SupplyNovember 19, 2015 | Ed JoyceThere is no change this week to the drought in California, despite the recent storms that have brought snow to the Sierra. Reservoir storage in California remains the second lowest on record. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRoseville Offers Recycled Water For ResidentsNovember 16, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe City of Roseville is making recycled water available to residents as the drought in California heads toward a fifth consecutive year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentGovernor Brown Issues Order To Prepare For Fifth Year Of DroughtNovember 13, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown has issued an executive order to prepare for a fifth year of drought. The strategy may extend water conservation mandates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAmerican River Parkway Cleanup Saturday In SacramentoNovember 13, 2015 | Ed JoyceA popular area along the American River Parkway in Sacramento is the location for a clean-up event Saturday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Snowpack ‘Well Above Normal’ in SierraNovember 12, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe drought update released Thursday shows that recent storms have helped the Sierra snowpack, but did not bring any improvement to California's long-term drought.
