EnvironmentFlooding California Farmlands Might Restore GroundwaterSeptember 22, 2015 | Amy QuintonCentral Valley farms are pumping out groundwater faster than it can be replenished. But one farmer is trying to restore depleted aquifers by flooding his own crops in the winter. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Ag Industry ‘Resilient’June 1, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe California agriculture industry has managed to weather the drought in 2014 and in 2015. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Winter Snow Survey Better Than Last Year But Not Good EnoughDecember 30, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia’s first winter snow survey paints another fairly bleak picture of the potential for runoff restoring water levels in the state’s reservoirs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNorthern California Braces For ‘Major Storm’December 10, 2014 | Ed JoyceFrom the coast to the valleys and Sierra Nevada, Northern California is forecast to be walloped by a storm with near hurricane-force winds, rain and snow. The storm is forecast to be the biggest storm to hit the region since 2008. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
US House Debates Drought Relief BillDecember 8, 2014 | Amy QuintonA Republican- backed drought relief bill for California is headed to the floor of the US House of Representatives for a vote Tuesday. The legislation ignited an hour of debate Monday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Roseville Hits High Water Conservation Mark For 2014December 4, 2014The City of Roseville hopes to break the 20-percent water conservation mark for the year. The city posted its best conservation mark for the year in November. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEl Niño Not Expected To Help California DroughtDecember 4, 2014 | Ed JoyceThe watch continues to see if El Niño conditions will develop to help ease California's drought. But so far, only a weak El Niño is expected. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California's Water Conservation Rate DropsDecember 2, 2014 | Amy QuintonFor the second straight month, California’s water conservation rate has declined. The State Water Resources Control Board says the reason behind the drop isn't clear. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Updated Report Shows Continued Groundwater DepletionDecember 2, 2014 | Amy QuintonAn updated report from the California Department of Water Resources shows more groundwater depletion.
DWR Issues Water-Delivery ForecastDecember 1, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe California Department of Water Resources has issued its preliminary forecast for the amount of water it can deliver in 2015 through the State Water Project. It's not great, but it's better than last year's forecast.
