California Solar Project to Power State Water System
California's DWR signed its largest renewable energy contract, a 105-megawatt solar project powering the State Water Project's pumps and infrastructure.
Environment & Land
The latest environment & land coverage from Humboldt County and the North Coast.
California Reservoirs Emit Methane With No State Tracking
Environmental groups are urging California's Air Resources Board to require methane monitoring at major reservoirs like Shasta, Oroville, and Folsom.
California Salmon Restoration Stalls After Funding Runs Out
California's partnership with the Winnemem Wintu Tribe to restore endangered Chinook salmon to the McCloud River is collapsing as state funding disappears.
By Jesse Marsh
Yuba River Disaster: A Warning for Rivers Everywhere
A ruptured penstock at the New Colgate Powerhouse killed thousands of Chinook salmon. Experts warn it's a preview of failures at aging hydropower facilities.
By Jesse Marsh