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A new study suggests that it may be time to stop demonizing almonds and to consider its entire environmental impact. Though, the study was funded by the Almond Board of California.
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To UC Davis' Jeffrey Mount, there are two types of levee. "Ones that have failed and ones that will fail." But Delta farmers say their levees are a third type: safe.
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This could save the state an estimated 8 million gallons of water.
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New York Times' Mark BittmanSays CALIFORNIA MATTERS When It Comes to FoodIn Online Series Launching July 7 on KCET.org Online Series to Culminate in TV…
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The splittail was once abundant. Now its numbers are dwindling. But it isn't protected by either the state or feds.
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Scientists differ over the degree of harm this fish might causing native wildlife, many Californians are happy to have a chance to see it. Especially steamed with ginger and lemongrass.
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The Japanese dry landscape tradition goes back over a thousand years. Though not originally designed in Japan to save water, drought-friendly gardens may have a role to play in helping to meet the long-term needs of California's increasingly dry state.
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A list identifies 100 plants that thrive in California.
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It used to be so common that trawlers caught it to send to markets. Now, it will likely be extinct in a few years... if it isn't already.
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The Central Valley's Chinook salmon face an uphill battle if they're going to survive into the 22nd Century. Good thing salmon are really good at uphill battles.
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As water levels drop, boats are more vulnerable to more underwater obstructions and hazards.
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A new study finds that the economic impact of California's agricultural industry is much greater than the numbers used when talking about water conservation on farms.
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