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The Department of Water Resources (DWR) released an update on the Sierra Nevada snowpack earlier this week. Electronic readings show its statewide water content is 9.3 inches, 112 percent of average for this time of year. To see the electronic snowpack readings visit: http://cdec.water.ca.gov/cdecapp/snowapp/sweq.action Although the snowpack’s water equivalent is slightly …

For months, Californians have been hearing about the severe impact El Nino is going to have on the state and the nation. NASA has begun studying El Nino, predicting that the powerful storm will bring more rain than snow and slightly offset the severe impacts the California drought has had throughout the region. …

On Tuesday, the Obama administration announced their two-part strategy for water conservation.  Ideally, the administration wants to boost water sustainability by utilizing water-efficient and water reuse technologies as well as promoting and investing in research and development that reduces the price and energy costs of new water supply technology. The …

Researchers at the University of California at Riverside are being awarded $1.69 million over 3 years to study soil’s impact on the California drought. According to researchers, soil plays a vital role in how efficient crop watering is during a severe drought. Small pores that are needed to retain moisture in …

Because the California drought has had a significant impact on the salmon population throughout the state, environmentalists are taking drastic measures to save the species of fish. In a partnership between the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Golden Gate Salmon Association (GGSA), 20,000 fertilized salmon eggs were injected into …

On Tuesday, the Milpitas City Council is expected to vote on a proposed water rate increase. The council heard the original proposal in early October. Should the council pass the proposal, residents would see varying rate increases totally 57 percent over a period of time: · Phase I: January 1, 2016 …