EnvironmentFeds Cautious About Water Deliveries To California FarmersJanuary 22, 2016 | Ed JoyceCalifornia farmers will find out in February just how much water will be allocated from reservoirs managed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought Improves; 2015 Warmest Year On RecordJanuary 21, 2016 | Ed JoyceFrequent storms have brought more improvement in drought conditions in California over the past week, with snowpack conditions above normal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEl Niño Benefits Northern California In JanuaryJanuary 19, 2016 | Ed JoyceJanuary storms in northern California are partly the result of El Niño along with a shift in the southern jet stream. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentExceptional Drought Eases In Northern CaliforniaJanuary 14, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows that "exceptional drought" has been reduced in Northern California. But, wells, reservoirs, ground water, and soil moisture are all recovering slowly.
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.
EnvironmentEl Niño Helps, Won't End Historic California DroughtJanuary 6, 2016 | Ed JoyceRecord rainfall in parts of California, fueled in part by El Niño, won't end the state's historic four-year drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDespite Rain And Snow California Drought PersistsDecember 31, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe recent snow and rain help, but more is needed as California heads toward a record fifth year of drought.
EnvironmentDrought Improves In California, Pacific NorthwestDecember 17, 2015 | Ed JoyceRecent storms have helped to ease dryness and improve drought conditions in California. But warm temperatures have limited the amount of snowpack in some parts of the western U.S.
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.
EnvironmentFEMA: El Niño Increases Flooding, Landslide Risk In CaliforniaDecember 9, 2015 | Ed JoyceA federal agency released plans Wednesday to manage the potential problems from El Niño in California, such as flooding and landslides. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.