EnvironmentMore Snow In Forecast For Sierra NevadaNovember 11, 2015 | Ed JoyceTwo storms have brought snow to the Sierra Nevada so far in November. Another one is forecast to bring more snow Sunday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Ski Areas Opening, Rain, Snow A Good StartNovember 10, 2015 | Ed JoyceWith many Sierra ski resorts opening early and the third storm system in as many weeks on the way to California, November is starting to look more "typical" after four years of drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWatering Restricted To One Day A Week In SacramentoNovember 2, 2015 | Ed JoycePeople living in the City of Sacramento are now limited to watering one day a week until March. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSnow A Welcome Sign At Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski AreaOctober 29, 2015 | Ed JoyceSierra-at-Tahoe, on the south shore of Lake Tahoe in Twin Bridges, has received some snow. After four years of drought, Lake Tahoe ski resorts hope it's a sign of a good season to come. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDry Times Continue In California, NevadaOctober 29, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe recent rain has not changed the percentage of drought in California or Nevada according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor update.
EnvironmentDrought Takes Toll On Winter-Run Chinook SalmonOctober 28, 2015 | Ed JoyceAnother year brings a die-off of endangered winter-run Chinook salmon in northern California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEPA Funds California, Nevada Native Tribe Water ProjectsOctober 27, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is providing more than $30 million to California and Nevada native tribes for water quality and environmental restoration projects. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramento Area Water Conservation Rate 27 Percent In SeptemberOctober 22, 2015 | Ed JoyceSacramento Regional Water Authority water users met the California state mandate for conservation in September. But the next four months will be more of a challenge to meet the goal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRain No Help For Long-Term California DroughtOctober 22, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Drought Monitor says recent rain was no help for the long-term drought in California and the state's reservoir storage is now the second lowest on record.
EnvironmentRoseville Proposes Water Rate Increases, Pricing ChangeOctober 20, 2015 | Ed JoyceRoseville has proposed to change the method it bills customers for water use. The city also wants to increase water rates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
