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The measures are substantially weaker than a previous proposal after an onslaught of criticism. But they will still save enough water through 2050 to supply the state’s entire population for a year, at a cost of $4.7 billion.
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The centerpiece of California’s water wars pits Gov. Newsom against local communities and environmentalists. A new report says the benefits of the tunnel exceed the cost since other water supplies would cost more.
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Host Dave Schlom visits with guests from River Partners, a conservation organization born of a vision of farmers with conservation interests who sought more of a cooperative rather than confrontational approach to watershed restoration projects.
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An exhibit at UC Davis argues the future isn’t pre-determined when it comes to wildfires. Also, a new study by Harvard University shows the Chico area has the second highest share of rent-burned residents in the state, and the California Public Utilities Commission has fined PG&E $45 million for its involvement in the 2021 Dixie Fire as part of a settlement between the company and utility regulator.
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Butte County supervisors end the discussion regarding whether hauled water can be a permanent water source for the county.
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Areas in Butte County recovering from disaster or drought may be able to use delivered or hauled water kept in storage tanks more permanently depending on tomorrow’s board of supervisors discussion.
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Host Dave Schlom visits with environmental journalist Erica Gies about her new book, Water Always Wins: Thriving in an Age of Drought and Deluge. The San Francisco Bay area native chronicles the stories of "water detectives," scientific investigators trying to piece together how natural hydrologic systems functioned before human engineering disrupted them through damming, channeling and otherwise trying to control water.
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Landowners living in a controversial proposed water district in Butte County have one more day to vote on whether the district should be formed.
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Groups converged on California’s Capitol on Thursday to lobby for proposed laws to create more water equity.
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Drought resilience depends on location but also extraordinary engineering — determining which California places are running out of water this year and which remain in good shape.