EnvironmentHow NASA, Lasers And New Technology Help Measure California’s Snowpack With Exceptional AccuracyMarch 8, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroUsing this new approach to calculate the snow’s water content also means improved forecasts for farms and cities, and even positive benefits for renewable-energy production. The program soon could go statewide — if it gets funded. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStorm Leaves California With Half Of Usual Snow For YearMarch 5, 2018(AP) — Monday's snow survey found a "much rosier" picture than before last week's heavy winter storm, but still less than half the usual snow for this point in the season. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentLatest Snowpack Readings Show Dry Start To Winter SeasonJanuary 3, 2018 | Randol WhiteWater content throughout the Sierra Nevada is about a quarter of where it should be this time of year.
Environment'Secret Garden' Filled With Rare Species Open After CenturyJuly 27, 2017(AP) - A wild meadow hidden from public view for more than a century in California's Sierra Nevada is opening for tours after it was purchased by conservation groups.
EnvironmentSacramento Storms, Sierra Snow Forecast For FridayMarch 24, 2017The National Weather Service reports Friday that the Sacramento area will continue to receive rain for the majority of Friday.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezUsing Fire To Fight Fire, The U.S. Forest Service Turns To New Methods To Control FlamesFebruary 28, 2017In an effort to reduce the widespread damage of forest fires, officials in El Dorado County are now using controlled burns and new collaborative tools. We hear from fire officials on new tools being used to control fires. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSierra Nevada Donates $2 Million For UC Davis Brewing ProgramJanuary 5, 2017Sierra Nevada recently announced it is donating $2 million for an endowed professorship in brewing. Charlie Bamforth, professor of Brewing and Malting Sciences joins us to discuss. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsCalaveras County Copes With Change After Influx of New Marijuana GrowersNovember 3, 2016 | Julia MitricPeople have grown marijuana quietly in Calaveras County for decades. But after the Butte fire word got out that Calaveras was the place to grow. Now long-time residents say a “green rush" fueled by outsiders is hurting their county. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMeadow Restoration Aims To Improve Water Supply And Combat Climate ChangeOctober 4, 2016 | Amy QuintonMajor construction is underway to restore a mountain meadow in the Sierra Nevada. Scientists say it will improve water quality, increase water supply and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy Brings Hope For California's Yellow-Legged FrogOctober 4, 2016 | Julia MitricA yellow-legged frog that was once the most abundant amphibian in the Sierra Nevada is now the most rare. But a new study finds the frog population in Yosemite National Park shows signs of slow recovery after decades of severe decline. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
