Voices of the Drought
In this occasional series the Valley Public Radio news team explores the impacts of the drought through the voices and sounds of Central California. We invite listeners and viewers to engage in the series by leaving comments on stories and by sharing Instagram, Facebook and Twitter posts using the hashtag #droughtvoices. Posts and photos using the hashtag may appear on the Voices of the Drought Tumblr page alongside stories the news team produces.
Hashtag: #droughtvoices
Tumblr: http://voicesofthedrought.tumblr.com/
Please send story ideas, comments and drought related information to Producer/Reporter Ezra David Romero at eromero@kvpr.org or on Twitter @ezraromero.
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By now most people know that almonds use a lot of water, about one gallon per nut. Most growers are relying on groundwater even more this year because…
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Agriculture consumes a lot of water in California, but so do homes and businesses. In the fourth year of drought water consumed by both are issues and…
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Historical movements, wars and disasters around the globe have created signature sounds in music. Think freedom songs like “We Shall Overcome,” Prince’s…
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With summer right around the corner and triple digit temperatures here to stay the American Red Cross of Central California is gearing up for a hot forest…
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In the Sierra Nevada mountains, North Fork Mono American Indians are working to thin the forest. Their ancient techniques are being considered as a possible long-term solution to the drought.
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An LA chef and his partner are cooking up recipes using ingredients that require less water to grow and cook with. They want to get us thinking about the resources that go into growing our food.
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In the Sierra Nevada, above Fresno, North Fork Mono Indians are working to thin the forest. The group's goal is twofold. Save water and prevent…
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California’s drought has caused many lakes and rivers to drop to low levels; but officials say it hasn’t eliminated the risk of drowning. FM-89’s Jason…
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The historic California drought is now affecting college campuses in the region. Valley Public Radio’s Ezra David Romero reports.Fresno State’s Jordan…
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A new cell phone app that could help Fresnans track their water consumption is headed toward development. The app is the brainchild of a group of five…