EnvironmentGroups Sue California's Largest Water Wholesaler Over Land PurchaseApril 14, 2016 | Amy QuintonTwo counties and several environmental groups in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta are suing California’s largest water wholesaler over its purchase of Delta land. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentResidents, Farmers Describe Drought Impacts At Marathon State Water Resources Board HearingFebruary 19, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe California Water Resources Control Board heard emotional testimony for at least 12 hours yesterday from people worried about how the state should manage its dwindling supply of water during the drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCourt Rules Against U.S. Bureau of Reclamation In Delta Smelt BattleApril 17, 2014(AP) -- An appeals court says federal officials should have consulted wildlife agencies about potential harm to a tiny, threatened fish before issuing contracts for water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
California Seeks To Dam 3 Delta ChannelsMarch 13, 2014(AP) -- California water officials are planning to temporarily dam three channels on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta if California's drought persists.