Environment

First Step In Implementing California Groundwater Law Successful

August 1, 2017 | Amy Quinton

The first major step in implementing the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act is complete, and regulators are calling the result a success.

Environment

California Extends Drought Regulations Despite Rains

February 8, 2017 | Amy Quinton

California regulators voted to extend statewide water conservation rules. They say conservation should be a way of life.

More Than 1,000 Show Up At Hearing For Bay-Delta Plan

December 21, 2016 | Rich Ibarra

On Tuesday in Modesto, it was standing-room only at a State Water Resources Control Board hearing for a plan that could cut irrigation water for farmers and drinking water for cities.

Environment

Concerns Raised Over California's Plan To Provide More Water For Fish

November 29, 2016 | Amy Quinton

California regulators hear from residents and farmers concerned about a plan to provide more water for threatened fish in the San Joaquin River and its tributaries.

Environment

Californians Increase Water Conservation In September

November 1, 2016 | Amy Quinton

For the last several months, water use in California has increased despite the state’s ongoing drought. But the latest water conservation figures show improvement.

Environment

California Considers More Water For Fish In Sacramento River

October 19, 2016 | Amy Quinton

California regulators are considering a plan that could allow more water to flow to protect fish in the Sacramento River.

Environment

California Would Provide More Water To Fish Under Plan

September 15, 2016 | Amy Quinton

California regulators have released a draft plan that would increase water for threatened fish and reduce water for farmers.

Environment

California Water Agencies Say They Have Enough Supply For 3 Dry Years

August 16, 2016 | Amy Quinton

Most California water agencies say they can supply enough water to meet demand even if the next three years are unusually dry.

Environment

California Agencies Warn Of Harmful Algal Blooms Across State

August 4, 2016 | Amy Quinton

Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, occur every summer in California. But this year the drought has made it worse.

Environment

California To Set Legal Limit On Probable Carcinogen In Water

July 19, 2016 | Amy Quinton

California regulators will soon set a legal limit on a probable carcinogen found in public drinking water systems around the state.