/tags/water-restrictions Water restrictions en-US Copyright Fri, 05 Jul 2024 13:56:22 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-07-05/california-now-has-mandatory-water-conservation-in-urban-areas-how-will-the-new-rules-affect-your-supplier 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. Fri, 05 Jul 2024 13:56:22 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-07-05/california-now-has-mandatory-water-conservation-in-urban-areas-how-will-the-new-rules-affect-your-supplier Rachel Becker /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-03-13/california-weakens-plan-for-mandatory-cutbacks-in-urban-water-use-yielding-to-criticism The revised proposal grants water providers an extra five years for reducing outdoor irrigation. Cities and water agencies are relieved, while critics say Californians will keep wasting water. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 22:43:55 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-03-13/california-weakens-plan-for-mandatory-cutbacks-in-urban-water-use-yielding-to-criticism Rachel Becker /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-01-08/californias-proposed-water-conservation-rules-too-stringent-and-costly-analysts-say Even though California faces serious water shortages, the Legislature’s analysts recommend weaker outdoor conservation requirements and longer deadlines for urban water agencies. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 14:01:38 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-01-08/californias-proposed-water-conservation-rules-too-stringent-and-costly-analysts-say Rachel Becker /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-03-24/california-lifts-target-for-15-water-conservation-as-yet-another-storm-approaches California ended its voluntary statewide target, triggering concerns from experts that many water supplies remain depleted. Other drought measures remain in place. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 21:41:25 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-03-24/california-lifts-target-for-15-water-conservation-as-yet-another-storm-approaches Alastair Bland /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-12-14/is-californias-drought-over-water-providers-still-predict-shortages-next-year Despite December storms, water supplies remain low in many areas. Some managers expect to impose severe restrictions on their customers. Wed, 14 Dec 2022 14:00:19 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-12-14/is-californias-drought-over-water-providers-still-predict-shortages-next-year Alastair Bland /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-08-01/some-californians-are-ripping-out-their-lawns-as-the-states-drought-continues-to-worsen California is in the midst of its driest period in at least 1,200 years, according to a recent study in the journal Nature Climate Change. And, climatologists say early predictions point toward yet another below-average rainy season in the coming months that would only worsen the already extreme drought conditions. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 14:07:42 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-08-01/some-californians-are-ripping-out-their-lawns-as-the-states-drought-continues-to-worsen Randol White/CapRadio