EnvironmentDon't Count On El Niño For Sierra SnowpackOctober 19, 2015 | Ed JoyceAfter a record low snowpack in the Sierra Nevada last spring, runoff was also at record lows. Don't expect a strong El Niño to help change that this winter. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentForecast: Strong El Niño Will Improve California DroughtOctober 15, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe latest forecast from NOAA's Climate Prediction Center shows El Niño will help improve the drought in parts of California by the end of January. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStrong El Niño May Help, Won’t End California DroughtOctober 9, 2015 | Ed JoyceStrong El Niño forecast expected through Spring. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRain No Help For California ReservoirsOctober 8, 2015 | Ed JoyceDespite a potential strong El Niño, the drought in most of California is forecast to continue into a fifth year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMajor California Reservoir Storage 50 Percent Below AverageOctober 6, 2015 | Ed JoyceWater storage has dwindled at six major reservoirs in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Water Conservation Hits 27 Percent In AugustOctober 1, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe water conservation rate in California fell slightly in August to 27 percent. But state regulators aren’t discouraged by the numbers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEarlier Leaf Pickup In Sacramento Due To DroughtOctober 1, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe effects of the on-going drought on Sacramento trees could mean an earlier than normal leaf drop for some tree species. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentLooking At Year 5 Of Drought In CaliforniaOctober 1, 2015 | Ed JoyceCalifornia's historic drought persists and, even with normal precipitation, is expected to continue into 2016.
EnvironmentPoll: Californians Willing To Sacrifice In DroughtSeptember 29, 2015 | Amy QuintonMost Californians are willing to sacrifice to address the drought according to a new poll by the Hoover Institution. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramento Area Water Districts Reducing Outdoor Water DaysSeptember 29, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe Sacramento Suburban Water District is asking customers to voluntarily cut outdoor watering to one day a week this fall as other water providers move to mandatory restrictions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
