EnvironmentCalifornia Wants Major Changes To Water ConservationMay 9, 2016 | Ben BradfordAn executive order from California Gov. Jerry Brown and a new proposal from the state Water Board would do away with the current system of water conservation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Says Irrigation District Violated 2015 Drought OrderJuly 17, 2015(AP) - California has issued its first cease and desist order telling an irrigation district to stop pumping water under this year's tightened drought regulations.
EnvironmentSome Urban Water Suppliers Far From Conservation GoalJuly 7, 2015 | Amy QuintonA close review of water conservation numbers shows some urban water suppliers in California still have a long way to go to meet mandatory conservation targets.
EnvironmentReaching High Conservation Rate May Be Difficult For Sacramento AreaApril 27, 2015 | Amy QuintonSome areas in the Sacramento region will have to reduce water use by 36 percent under proposed emergency drought rules from state water regulators. How urban suppliers will reach that goal varies. Enforcement is likely to increase everywhere. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Exceeds 20 Percent Water Conservation GoalFebruary 3, 2015 | Katie OrrA wet end to 2014 contributed to high December water conservation rates for California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
