Water Conservation Wanes In California As Most Mandatory Restrictions EndAugust 3, 2016It appears that California water suppliers have by and large abandoned mandatory water conservation — and it may be showing up in the latest monthly statistics on water saving in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment3,200 People Risk Running Out of Water In DroughtMarch 13, 2015 | Amy Quinton3,200 people in the Sierra Nevada foothill community of Lake Don Pedro rely on water from nearby Lake McClure. But the lake level is dangerously low. That’s forcing the community to find another supply. So far it’s come up dry. 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.
Study Urges Thorough Review Of Water Storage ProjectsNovember 20, 2014 | Bob MoffittAs the forecast for a wet December improves, a new study says only so much water can be stored by future dam or reservoir projects in California.
Water Levels In California's Reservoirs Continue To DropNovember 10, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia’s water reserves continue to plummet in the drought. Some of the state’s major reservoirs are nearing historic lows. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy: California Water Allocations Exceeds SupplyAugust 19, 2014 | Ed JoyceResearchers say California has been overdrawing its water account for a century. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Region Cuts Water Use 18 percent in 2014August 5, 2014 | Ed JoyceThe Sacramento Regional Water Authority ‘pleased’ with conservation efforts.
EnvironmentPoll: Californians Disagree On Reasons For Water ShortageApril 16, 2014 | Marianne RussA new survey finds Californians are split over the cause of the state's drought.
