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The lack of now in the Sierra Nevada’s due to the California drought means one thing for ski resorts: recycled snow. Soda Springs Mountain Resort, located near Lake Van Norden, will be the first ski resort in California to use recycled water to create snow. Donner Summit Public Utility District will supply …

Residents in Modesto may have to make additional water cutbacks to meet Governor Jerry Brown’s mandatory water savings. Although the city has saved 29 percent, residents are still short another 7 percent. To conserve water, Modesto cut its watering days from three days per week to two days. The city …

Although the California drought has had a significant impact on the United States, the United Nations (UN) says it could have a more devastating impact on other areas of the world, particularly in areas that are less affluent. According to the U.N., floods, droughts and cyclones have caused more than $1 trillion …

The Center for Environmental Science, Accuracy and Reliability (CESAR), has filed lawsuits against the state and federal governments over the death of the Delta Smelt. According to CESAR, California and the Feds broke the Endangered Species Act of 1973 when it installed and removed a barrier in the Delta. Because …

The California drought has had an impact on Californians everyday lives. Now, residents will see their Christmas impacted as well. According to the American Christmas Tree Association (ACTA), the severe drought conditions and water restrictions throughout the state will change how Californians celebrate Christmas. Based on a study conducted by Nielsen, on …

Now that we’re heading into the winter months, it’s essential for homeowners to know how to prepare for El Nino. With the likelihood of flooding looking more and more like a reality, here is how you can protect your home: Sandbag materials: Closed knit burlap bags Sand (soil if sand is …