California State Scientists Strike, Demand Equal Pay

CalMatters: Hundreds of scientists working for the state of California to protect water supplies, respond to oil spills, study wildlife and track foodborne outbreaks marched in Sacramento Nov. 15 in what’s being called the first-ever strike by state civil servants. 

Nov 17, 2023 Rachel Becker, CalMatters

Lake Tahoe Is Enjoying Its Best Clarity in 40 Years

While the leaders of the Lake Tahoe region deal with the impact of millions of visitors each year and the trash they leave behind, the lake itself is currently the clearest it has been since the 1980s.

Sep 12, 2023 Judy Farah

Farming to Save Water

Water experts seek new ways to capture groundwater

During a typical year, aquifers provide around 40 percent of the water the state uses; in drought years, that percentage soars to 60 percent or more. The state’s aquifers can hold a lot of water, but that number isn’t infinite, and California’s current rate of overdraft isn’t sustainable.

Jun 21, 2023 Becki Robins