Just how significant is the lack of snowpack, and future irrigation water, in the Pacific mountain ranges so far this season? Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Snowpack Levels Very Low
As California farmers and lawmakers alike continue to focus on the drought, another problem adds to the crisis situation. Current mountain snowpack levels in Western ranges are well below normal…
Water Series: CVP at 75 Percent
…also crucial for the environment, wildlife and fishery restoration and hydroelectric power production. As WY 2014 progresses, Reclamation will adjust the allocations, as warranted, to reflect updated snowpack and runoff….
CA Snowpack Very Low, Dry Year Ahead
It was more bad news, as the state measured the snowpack level. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. The California snowpack is at only 17 percent…
Low Snowpack Levels Bad News for Growers
The mountain snowpack accumulations for California will be well below normal this year, the second consecutive year for such low totals. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio…
Growers Speak at Water Hearing
…wildlife habitat. Growers are already dealing with a dry year, and the California snowpack is at about half of where it should be for this time of year. The weakened…
California Water Allocation for 2013
…Water Resources announced farmers can expect to receive more of the water they need for 2013. The snowpack is built up and reservoirs are refilled, thanks to early storms around…