California To Carry Out 3rd Snowpack Survey

Tuesday, March 03, 2015

(AP) - The California Department of Water Resources says it will carry out the winter's third survey of the Sierra Nevada's snowpack.

More Water Deliveries Through State Water Project

By Amy Quinton
Monday, March 02, 2015

What little bit of rain California received in December and February was just enough to help reservoir storage. The Department of Water Resources announced it will increase water deliveries through the State Water Project.

Feds Reduce Water Allocation For California

By Bob Moffitt By Amy Quinton
Friday, February 27, 2015

The US Bureau of Reclamation says most farmers south of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta will face a second year with no water from the Central Valley Project. Some farmers and cities may receive more.

Warm Weather Threatens Way of Life at Lake Tahoe

Thursday, February 26, 2015

It would not be an odd sight in the spring. But there is something depressing about a closed ski slope in the middle of winter. The trails are bare and grassy. The chairlifts just hang there, waving a little with the breeze.

Poll: Most Californians Support Mandatory Water Rationing

By Marianne Russ
Thursday, February 26, 2015

A new poll finds nearly all Californians think the state's drought is serious -- and there's growing support for mandatory water rationing.

California Lawmakers Will Examine Ways To Capture Stormwater

By Amy Quinton
Tuesday, February 24, 2015

The California drought has state lawmakers looking for creative and affordable ways to increase the state’s water supply. A legislative hearing Wednesday will highlight ways that could make it easier to capture stormwater.

Residents, Farmers Describe Drought Impacts At Marathon State Water Resources Board Hearing

By Amy Quinton
Thursday, February 19, 2015

The 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.

California Water Officials Eyeing New Drought Restrictions

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

(AP) - California officials who are in charge of restricting water as the drought drags on are considering new limits on restaurants, hotels and decorative fountains in addition to existing rules for homeowners.