Water Vs. Wine: Napa County Supes Pass Watershed Protection RegulationsNapa County held an all-day hearing to debate a proposed set of environmental rules, which, according to both sides, could stop the growth of the wine industry in the region.
Increased Water Temps In Russian River Prompt Public ExperimentThe Russian River Watershed Association is asking the public to take the temperature of water in the Russian River and its tributaries.
Tahoe Conservation District Acquires Land on Upper Truckee RiverA California conservation district has acquired a swath of privately-owned land along the Upper Truckee River as part of the effort to restore an altered watershed harming Lake Tahoe's clarity.
Bureau Of Reclamation May Release More Water To Save Salmon In Klamath BasinThe federal agency that oversees water in Northern California's Klamath Basin is taking another look at releasing some to prevent the spread of disease among salmon returning to spawn in drought conditions
California Plans To Vote On New Water Bond Measure For November ElectionPressed by a deadline and California's severe drought, state lawmakers are scheduled to vote Wednesday on a measure that would swap out an existing water bond on the November ballot.
Drought Drying Up Farmers' Wells; Study Predicts California Economy To Lose Billions, Thousands Of Jobs LostFarmers in pockets of California hardest hit by the drought could begin to see their wells run dry a year from now if rain and snow remain scarce in the agriculturally rich state, according to a study released Tuesday.
Salmon Spawning Rebound Put At Risk By DroughtThe drought has local water officials concerned and calling for a ban on fishing in the Russian River watershed. Meanwhile, the local fishing industry is alarmed about the potential