EnvironmentDrought Persists And So Does Water Conservation In SacramentoJuly 21, 2016 | Ed JoyceMandatory statewide water conservation rules have ended in California. But Sacramento-area users conserved 22 percent in June, compared to June 2013. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramento-Area Water Conservation 31 Percent In MayJune 21, 2016 | Ed JoyceCalifornia is in the fifth consecutive year of drought and water providers continue to urge voluntary conservation, as mandatory statewide rules have ended. Sacramento-area residents reduced their water use by 31 percent in May. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWater Agency: 'Relax' Conservation Mandate For Northern CaliforniaMarch 31, 2016 | Ed JoyceAfter the season’s last Sierra Nevada snow measurement showed near normal snowpack in the north, one California water agency suggests conservation mandates should be rescinded or eased for the region.
EnvironmentSacramento Area Water Conservation Rate 11 Percent In JanuaryFebruary 22, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe Sacramento Regional Water Authority says water use in January 2016 dropped 11 percent compared to 2013. Despite some slight improvement, much of California remains in extreme drought, and "conservation remains critical." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentConservation Mandate Could Ease For Sacramento Water ProvidersJanuary 25, 2016 | Ed JoyceWater providers in the Sacramento region could see conservation requirements ease from the current statewide mandate. 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.
EnvironmentSacramento June Water Conservation Rate Is 35 PercentJuly 16, 2015 | Ed JoycePeople in the Sacramento-area exceeded the mandated water conservation goal last month. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
