EnvironmentCalifornia Weighs Extending Drought Conservation OrdersFebruary 2, 2016(AP) - Following a welcomed parade of El Nino storms drenching drought-stricken California, state officials on Tuesday will decide whether to extend emergency conservation orders, and reveal how much water Californians saved in December.
Environment2nd Disastrous Drought Year For Endangered California SalmonFebruary 1, 2016 | Alan RayEfforts to help protect endangered Chinook salmon from death in the Sacramento River apparently didn't work last year.
EnvironmentWolves Who Survived Butte Fire Now Living On Arizona PreserveFebruary 1, 2016(AP) - Four wolves that survived a California wildfire by burrowing underground are now living in an Arizona wildlife preserve.
EnvironmentReservoirs Slowly Filling, Sierra Snowpack Above NormalFebruary 1, 2016 | Ed JoyceAfter four years of drought, January 2016 has brought above-normal rainfall to fill California reservoirs and much needed snowpack for spring and summer water supply. Now, the state needs Mother Nature to provide more. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.