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Beat The Drought

Only 36% of California remains in drought after series of storms

  • Mar 16, 2023

California has huge snowpack, but dry trend raises worries

  • Feb 2, 2023

'Extreme' drought nearly eliminated in California in wake of storms

  • Jan 12, 2023

SoCal water district plans to turn waste water into drinking water

  • Dec 22, 2022

Rain brought relief to California's historic drought. It's not enough

  • Dec 18, 2022

Greener grass with less water? New batch of grasses show great promise

  • Oct 28, 2022

SoCal drought: Retired nuns transform home into water-saving oasis

  • Sep 22, 2022

SoCal resident captures 35 gallons of rain amid water-saving program

  • Sep 17, 2022

Latest Videos

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New map shows more of CA drought-free, officials fear of floods from future snow melt

  • Apr 7, 2023
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Hemet: Embalse más grande del sur de California se vuelve a llenar por primera vez en 3 años

  • Mar 29, 2023
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Diamond Valley Lake near Hemet, SoCal's largest reservoir, refilled for first time in 3 years

  • Mar 28, 2023
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Only 36% of California remains in drought after series of storms improve conditions statewide

  • Mar 17, 2023
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Only 36% of California remains in drought after series of storms improve conditions statewide

  • Mar 16, 2023
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California's snowpack has doubled; experts say next few months are crucial

  • Feb 2, 2023
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'Extreme' drought nearly eliminated in California in wake of storms caused by atmospheric rivers

  • Jan 13, 2023
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'Extreme' drought nearly eliminated in California in wake of storms caused by atmospheric rivers

  • Jan 12, 2023

Latest Stories

Add water to save water? How adding a pond to your landscape can actually cut your water bill

Looking for ways to save water? You might want to dig up your lawn and put in a pond! Some experts say adding a pond to your landscape is not just beautiful but can also be a huge water saver.

  • Sep 1, 2022

Drought resistant landscaping could help cut back on water usage by 90%

"We eliminate all the gushing water sprinklers, and we use a drip system. And that cuts down water usage by 90%," says Rumaldo Flores, owner of the drought tolerant landscaping company, Flores Artscape.

  • Aug 26, 2022

Would you rip up your lawn for $6 a square foot? Welcome to drought-stricken California

The drought is forcing cities in the West to crack down on lawn-watering, and paying residents to replace their lawns with drought-resistant plants.

  • Aug 20, 2022

Irvine Ranch Water District gets $12 million in federal funds to help store excess treated water

A boost in federal dollars is giving the Irvine Ranch Water District the funding it needs to store excess treated water instead of dumping it into the ocean.

  • Aug 19, 2022

Grey water can help Southlanders convert laundry, other recycled water to help plants amid drought

In a time of drought, where every drop of water makes a difference in California, the water that goes down the drain is getting a second look. Here's how a grey water recycling system works.

  • Aug 18, 2022