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California's Water Archive: Climate Watch
California's Water Archive
A collection of Climate Watch reports and related KQED coverage about California's water.
The California Report | Friday, May 11, 2012, 4:30 PM
Easing Pressure on the Delta
California is always just one long drought away from a crisis. At the center of the state's complicated and aging water system is the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Polls show many Californians aren't sure what or where the Delta is -- but the fate of cities, farmers and even fish depends on it. Efforts to relieve some of that pressure on the Delta often result in political deadlock. We look at the latest effort to break the Delta log jam.
The California Report | Tuesday, Apr 17, 2012, 8:50 AM
Midnight Post Office Run a Thing of the Past
As more taxpayers file their returns online, fewer post offices are having the traditional last-minute curbside service. Only 22 post offices in California will have extended hours, and not all of those will stay open until midnight.
Forum | Tuesday, Apr 10, 2012, 9:30 AM
San Francisco's Coast and the Rising Sea
Parts of San Francisco's Ocean Beach have been sliding into the sea, and with climate change, the erosion is expected to get much worse. We discuss a new plan to protect San Francisco's coast.
The California Report | Monday, Apr 09, 2012, 8:50 AM
The Sorry State of the Salton Sea
The Salton Sea, a vast expanse of saltwater in the desert northeast of San Diego, was created by an epic flood in 1905. Today it's in trouble, a victim of Southern California's endless quest for water. Recent deals to transfer water to thirsty cities in the Southland could be the demise of the Salton Sea, and a threat to the health of those who live nearby.
The California Report | Monday, Apr 02, 2012, 8:50 AM
A Preview of California's Changing Coastline?
Southern California seems to have escaped the winter with no devastating landslides. But some coastal Southlanders live with moving earth almost on a daily basis -- a problem likely to be compounded by the rising seas and more extreme weather of a changing climate. The shifting Palos Verdes Peninsula may provide a preview of things to come for the California coast.
The California Report | Tuesday, Feb 28, 2012, 8:50 AM
Drought Looms for Central Valley Farmers
Snow has returned to the Sierra, but probably not enough to dramatically change expectations for the mountain snowpack. With the dry winter across the region, no one's expecting a miracle from today's monthly snow survey. Farmers are bracing for a growing season challenged by drought.
The California Report | Monday, Oct 31, 2011, 8:50 AM
Flush to Faucet: Extreme Water Recycling
The uncertain future of Southern California's water supply is driving some recycling measures that sound downright unappetizing. Terms like "toilet-to-tap" make for a tough sell -- but full-cycle water recycling may be in the future.
The California Report | Friday, Jul 29, 2011, 4:30 PM
Planning for Sea Level Rise
Some of the most valuable land in California is waterfront property. But concerns about rising sea levels are leading to new rules restricting development along shorelines. Now, an early skirmish between urban planners and builders is shaping up along the South shore of San Francisco Bay.
The California Report | Friday, May 20, 2011, 4:30 PM
Climate Risks and California's Water
Severe flooding on the Mississippi has left a lot of damage in its wake. It's an extreme event that governments and insurance companies try to plan for by predicting the risk. But climate change is throwing a wrench into those calculations, right here in California.
The California Report | Thursday, May 19, 2011, 8:50 AM
Delta Flood Drill
The disaster on the Mississippi offers a salient reminder for California: floods happen. The state is winding up a three-day exercise in flood preparedness.
