EnvironmentCalifornia Regulators Propose Extending Water ConservationJanuary 15, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia’s statewide water conservation rate would likely drop under a proposal regulators released Friday.
EnvironmentCalifornia Water Agencies Say Proposed Drought Rules Don't Provide Enough ReliefJanuary 15, 2016 | Amy QuintonMany California cities and water agencies are not happy with a proposal to extend mandatory water conservation rules. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPotential Easing Of California Drought 'Slow To Develop'January 7, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe recent rain and snow in California is a good start but it will take more than one above-average year to replenish major reservoirs and groundwater.
EnvironmentCalifornians Reduced Water Use By 20 Percent In NovemberJanuary 5, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornians did not conserve as much water in November as they have in previous months. But regulators say overall the state is still on target to meet its long-term 25 percent conservation mandate set by Governor Jerry Brown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramento-Area Water Conservation 33 Percent In NovemberDecember 17, 2015 | Ed JoyceSacramento-area water users conserved 33 percent in November compared to the same month in 2013, according to the Sacramento Regional Water Authority.
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.
EnvironmentState Water Project Customers To Receive 10 Percent AllocationDecember 1, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe California Department of Water Resources announced its initial water allocation for customers who depend on the State Water Project.
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.
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.
EnvironmentRestoring California Meadows Could Help Combat Climate Change And Increase Water SupplyNovember 20, 2015 | Amy QuintonScientists are studying if restoring mountain meadows can play a small part in combating climate change. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.