Podcasts about water restrictions

Water restrictions, including hosepipe bans, are being introduced in some areas due to historically low water supply levels and drought conditions. Margaret Attridge, Head of Water Operations at Uisce Eireann, joins Anton to discuss.

Hour 1 - Pools don't close in Stage 2 Water Restrictions. But before long, we could be in Stage 3.

Growing plants in dry conditions. Gardeners are itching to get their hands dirty, but how should they adjust if water restrictions are the new normal?

Today, we're discussing everyone's favorite topic as we head into summer: water conservation.In 2024, the state of California passed new regulations requiring all residents to reduce their water usage. In Redding, that means reducing water usage both indoors and outdoors. During rainy, wet winters, Redding easily meets these new restrictions. However, as we move into the hot, dry summer months, our need for outdoor watering blows our water budget.Today, we speak with Brandon Bishop, Water Conservation Specialist for the City of Redding, about the new regulations and how we can work together to reduce water usage as a community. Brandon admits that the new state rules will be tough to meet in the summer, but is looking to provide everyone with some helpful tools to conserve, regardless of the season.We recognize that water conservation is a complex topic. Still, if there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that water is a vital resource, and it's never a good idea to waste it, even when there is plenty available. Fixing leaks and utilizing drip irrigation where possible can significantly reduce overall water usage.Learn more about Redding's Water Conservation >>Read the transcript here>>Contact the City of Redding Podcast Team Email us at podcast@cityofredding.org Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Visit the City of Redding website Love the podcast? The best way to spread the word is to rate and review!

Palisades residents will be able to safely drink and use the tap water again today. Advocates for California's LGBTQ community are speaking out against Gov. Newsom's recent comments about transgender athletes. Where to find fish tacos in L.A. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

A ban on taking abalone from South Australian waters south of the Murray Mouth as an abalone virus spreads, a hay run charity unable to make deliveries to SA without financial help to cover the fuel costs, and residents in the far west NSW town of White Cliffs put on Level 2 water restrictions.

PG&E will begin repairs to the Spaulding Powerhouse 2 next week and when they start, little to no water will flow into Scotts Flat and Rollins lakes. 

California proposes tighter water quality requirements for all dairies that collect dairy waste and apply it to land, and if you're hosting a Super Bowl party this year, keep food safety in your playbook.

California proposes tighter water quality requirements for all dairies that collect dairy waste and apply it to land, and if you're hosting a Super Bowl party this year, keep food safety in your playbook.

A dramatic move at the Texas Capitol upends a decades-long tradition of power sharing as conservative Republicans succeed in banning Democrats from chairing legislative committees. The end of the CBP One program for asylum-seekers following President Donald Trump's inauguration has left many with questions about their future. And: Growing demand and industrial expansion have left […] The post Will Corpus Christi's water restrictions be enough to stem emergency? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

California's water rules are changing—permanently. Starting January 1, 2025, new regulations from the State Water Resources Control Board will require major water suppliers to cut water delivery significantly by 2040. This isn't just about managing water during droughts anymore—this is about building drought resilience into everyday life. Water agencies across the state will now have to develop community-specific water budgets that account for residential, commercial, and landscape use. The measures include limiting outdoor watering, encouraging water-efficient appliances, and pushing Californians to rethink how we use every drop. And here's the kicker: failure to comply could cost agencies up to $10,000 a day in fines. So what does this mean for all of us? Are these changes a burden—or an opportunity to innovate? In episode 22 of What Matters Water TV + Podcast, we have brought together a panel of experts to explore just that: Chelsea Haines, Regulatory Director with the Association of California Water Agencies, offering a statewide perspective on this massive shift. Kelly Kopp, Professor and Extension Specialist at Utah State University, who's focused on water efficiency research. William Ringland, Public Affairs and Conservation Manager at East Valley Water District, where smaller agencies are stepping up to meet big expectations. Fiona Sanchez, Director of Water Resources at Irvine Ranch Water District, who's at the forefront of implementing large-scale water solutions. Together, we'll unpack the opportunities, the challenges, and the practical steps agencies and communities must take to get this right. The stakes are high, and only time will tell if these changes deliver a sustainable water future without creating financial strain on communities.

The City of Johannesburg has announced water restrictions starting Thursday, aiming to stabilize reservoir levels, currently at 40%. The restrictions will be in effect daily from 9 pm to 4 am. This move follows a briefing by Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina on the city's water supply challenges. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Ferrial Adam, Executive Manager of WaterCAN, to discuss the implications of these restrictions

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Tap water in Grand Prairie is safe, city leaders said late Thursday, ending a two-day ordeal in which a foam used for firefighting contaminated the water supply. At a news conference Thursday night, city officials said boiling water will not be necessary as long as the city maintains adequate water pressure. To do so, officials asked residents to flush their home systems in phases; Voters in the Nov. 5 election should be allowed to decide on three proposed charter changes backed by nonprofit Dallas Hero and three others designed to cancel them out; The city of Dallas is raking in nearly $50,000 in revenue annually by subleasing an underground tunnel for public use. The only issue? It's paying more than $500,000 to rent and maintain the property. Council member Chad West, who chairs the Government Performance and Financial Management Committee, flagged the issue Wednesday as the City Council worked its way through its $5 billion budget proposal; Traffic on northbound I-35E beginning near Corporate Drive will be detoured via Exit 451 at Main Street and Fox Avenue. All northbound entrance ramps coming from Corporate Drive, Business 121 and Fox Avenue will be closed, with officers at the Business 121 and Main Street intersections assisting with traffic control. Southbound I-35E traffic north of Justin Road will be detoured via Exit 452. The southbound entrance ramp coming from Justin Road will be closed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‌Repair work on the Bearspaw feeder main begins on Monday and Calgary will return to stage 4 water restrictions. We discuss the scope of the work and the impact the restrictions will have on you with Ward 7 City Councilor, Terry Wong. Next, the Democratic National Convention wrapped up in Chicago last night with Vice President Kamala Harris taking stage following her official confirmation as the Democratic Nominee. We take a look at the the highlights from the DNC and what comes next in the presidential race, with Global News Washington Correspondent, Reggie Cecchini. And finally, Canada's proposed Online Harms Act aims to make social media platforms take action against "harmful" content such as hate speech; extremism and child bullying. But how will it be enforced and what can Canada learn from the U.K.'s disastrous online speech laws? We tackle the topic with Joanna Baron, Executive Director of the ‘Canadian Constitution Foundation'.

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After weeks of negotiations between Idaho's surface water users and groundwater districts, a compromise has been reached that ends the potential water curtailment order from the Idaho Department of Water Resources. OMAHA (DTN) -- China's largest state-owned food processor and grain dealer has reached a deal to take full ownership of a transloading grain facility on the Mississippi River across from St. Louis, Missouri. Plus more on this episode. 

A break in the city's main water pipe has left Calgary under severe restrictions for over two weeks, raising concerns about water usage and the potential impact on the city's premier summer festival, the Stampede. Calgary Herald reporter Scott Strasser joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss the cause of the pipe failure, how the city is handling the situation, and whether there is a risk of the taps running dry. Background reading: 'The show will go on': Stampede to move forward, with water-saving contingencies in effect Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Water restrictions in Calgary following a large water main break; and steps towards possible changes to the capital gains tax.

Drought conditions in the last couple of years have led to St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID) south of Lethbridge signing new water sharing memorandums of understanding amongst users in four sub-basins of southern Alberta. Without a significant change in reservoir levels, the water allocation for the 2024 year stands at eight inches of water... Read More

Beginning in spring 2025, for the first time in over 25 years, light geese wintering in Texas will find it a quieter and more welcoming place. That is because in April 2024, Texas became the first state to officially end their use of the Federally allowed Light Goose Conservation Order. On this episode, Kevin Kraai, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) waterfowl program manager, joins Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher to discuss this recent decision and explain the reasoning behind it. Join us for part 1 of this fascinating and intricate story about how the complex interplay of numerous factors are driving changes in Texas waterfowling, why TPWD believes the Conservation Order is no longer needed, and what they hope to achieve by ending it in their state.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

George Lee, Environment Correspondent, discusses the importance of water conservation as the water supply to the capital and its environs reaches a critical limit.

California's rainy season is ending, but did SoCal get enough rain and snow to avoid water restrictions? CA fast food workers are now paid a $20 hourly minimum wage. Famed sculptor Richard Serra, whose work is displayed in SoCal, died last week at 85. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.  Support the show: https://laist.com

Rep. Doug Owens wants to make sure that when the government is building... they're building with an eye firmly focused on the Great Salt Lake and water conservation.  Dave and Debbie listen to Rep. Doug Owens about his proposal for water restrictions in certain public places.

Wellington's water service provider is at odds with the City Council after an independent report found multiple failings.  Wellington City Council launched a review of Wellington Water which found shortfalls in their reporting and an inconsistent approach to works management.  It comes amid a water crisis for the region, with the possibility of a state of emergency if shortages worsen.  But Wellington Water CEO Tonia Haskell told Mike Hosking that she disputes the findings.  She says some parts of the report "aren't quite right".  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pressure is mounting on politicians to act urgently to fix Wellington's water crisis.  The city is currently under level 2 restrictions but faces tighter restrictions if shortages worsen.  Water experts say that for decades, governments have neglected our water infrastructure.  Water NZ Chief Executive Gillian Blythe told Mike Hosking that she's hopeful central and local governments will work towards addressing the water woes.  She's calling politicians to prioritise water infrastructure.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bit of rare good news for Wellingtonians, they've escaped having the water restrictions ratcheted up on them this week. That decision was taken today, it's taken every week at the moment, and at the moment they're staying in level 2- for now. But the case against Wellington City Council as the bad guys is building fast. I would argue it's becoming more and more obvious that they have neglected to fix the pipes when they knew they should've. Remember how I told you the guys who fix the pipes asked for $10 million but only got $2.3 million from the council? Turns out the reason Wellington City Council said no to giving all the money was because they told Wellington Water they didn't think they could use all the money to do the job and fix the pipes. Except they could. Because the budget for fixing the pipes the previous year was $10 million, and they used it all. So Wellington City Council reduced the maintenance budget by 75 percent when they knew the pipes would leak- and there were water restrictions in the city every summer. On top of that, there's a guy on the Wellington Regional Council called Daran Ponter who's just thrown them to the wolves as well. Daran is a Labour man, so you would expect him to be friendly to a left leaning council. Nope, he's called them out for spending the money they should be spending on pipes on other things- “new town halls, or refurbished town halls, or bike lanes". Now, I reckon the case that's building here is that this council needs Government intervention. It needs a Crown Observer called in. Because if you don't know that you should spend money on making sure people get water to their houses before you spend money on cycleways, you shouldn't be running a council. Incidentally, the Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has gently threatened that in a letter to Wellington City Council- and I think he should follow through. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's looking likely Wellington's residents will avoid facing harsher restrictions on their water use- for the moment. The region is currently under level two restrictions, with a ban on all sprinklers and irrigation systems for residential homes in Wellington, Porirua, Hutt, and Upper Hutt. Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair Daran Ponter warns that the city isn't out of the woods just yet. "We're being told that level three is likely to be a more realistic possibility in early February. Of course, that's the hottest period of the year, so that makes sense." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major leak in Waipukurau's drinking water network has sent the town into immediate level four water restrictions. Water levels in the Pukeora Reservoir are critically low, at 26 percent. Central Hawke's Bay Mayor Alex Walker spoke to Corin Dann.

Keen gardeners in the Wellington region may have to make some sacrifices to conserve water, with level two restrictions in place. Wellington, Porirua, Lower and Upper Hutt moved to the elevated water restriction level yesterday, banning household sprinklers and irrigation systems, with gardens and lawns having to be watered by hand. Wellington Water says a combination of increasing leaks, high water use and a growing population means the region is using and losing more water than before. Ben Strang spoke to Palmers Miramar co-owner Katherine Beauchamp for her best tips on how to manage your garden under the restrictions.

Dr Peter Johnston is a climate scientist at the University of Cape Town and a member of CT's Climate System Analysis Group and he brings an update on the current status of Cape Town's water levels, water usage, water-saving policies and water infrastructure improvements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington region moves into level 2 water restrictions today, meaning a ban on household garden sprinklers and irrigation systems. Wellington Water says the restrictions give the region a chance to avoid a stricter ban, while it struggles to fix the ageing pipe network. But more limits on water use are likely. Ashleigh McCaull reports.

Wellington is headed into increased water restrictions, and residents have been queuing for hours to get their hands on emergency water tanks. The capital will enter into level two water restrictions from Wednesday next week, meaning residents cannot use irrigation or sprinklers, and watering the garden must be done by hand. Joining me now is Wellington Water's Acting Chief Executive, Charles Barker.

Wellington businesses may face water restrictions for the first time this summer. Wellington Water is preparing for level four restrictions on residential use that would ban outdoor watering and limit indoor use. But it doesn't yet have a plan for what this might mean for businesses. Nick James reports.

Annual water restrictions in Wellington take effect in two weeks and they might get stricter as summer approaches. Drier temperatures brought on by the El Niño weather pattern - combined with myriad water leak problems - have raised alarms bells. Wellington Water, the city's water services provider, says anything less than average summer rainfall could lead to a serious water shortage. Chief executive Tonia Haskell spoke to Corin Dann.

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On Friday's show: There's no denying it's been absurdly hot this summer, but Houstonians are used to a decent amount of rain coming with that heat each summer -- the one silver lining to all the humidity we experience. However, the Bayou City is looking a little parched these days. So much so that the City of Houston has entered stage two of it's drought contingency plan. We learn what that means, take stock of the severity of the drought, and discuss the ways it's affecting our environment. Also this hour: As school starts across the region, a retired Houston kindergarten teacher and a school mental health expert offer advice on helping kids who are starting kindergarten for the first time (and their parents) adjust to the experience. Then, we discuss why a central Texas high school football team is not playing under Friday night lights this week and other intrigues in the news as we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week. And a new project called Not For Sale Real Estate from artist Jody Wood uses artwork based on Houstonians who are facing eviction to raise awareness of housing insecurity -- and to raise funds to keep those people in their homes.

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KSL's Top Story Our past snowy winter is paying-off on the Colorado River.  The Federal Government is easing up on its restrictions for the next year.  KSL Newsradio's Aimee Cobabe has the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you ready to transform your lawn, but constantly fall prey to common myths and misconceptions? We've got your back! This episode unravels the truth about lawn care, starting with the most common mistakes people make. Discover why mowing short isn't the shortcut to less frequent mowing you thought it was, and why Bermuda grass demands your attention two to three times a week during peak season. If you're nurturing a new sodded lawn, we've got essential tips for you. And for a bit of fun, we give our review of the Buena Besa Salt and Lime Lager - the ideal companion for a day of mowing!Watering strategies can be a confusing subject, particularly during drought restrictions. But, worry not! We help you navigate through it all, providing insights on how to optimize your watering cycles and the advantages of using a WiFi enabled controller. We also delve into the art of a soaking cycle and discuss strategies to manage high water bills and cut costs on expensive irrigation water. Finally, we've all heard maintaining a lush lawn can dig a big hole in your pocket. We're here to bust that myth! Tune in as we share tips on how to get the most out of watering restrictions, find the best deals on lawn care products, and even some creative, budget-friendly home remedies for weed control. We bring up our favorite Facebook groups for lawn care advice and share how to prepare for seasonal changes. So, grab your gardening gloves, and join us on this lawn-care journey!

Karin England, Regional Parks landscape architect for Metro Vancouver discusses the importance of keeping your lawns golden during water restrictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joins Tom to discuss the nomination of Interim Police Chief Richard Worley to be the permanent chief of the BPD. He opted against a national search, instead tapping a local cop with more than two decades of experience in the department. Worley was candid about the failings of the agency in preventing the horrific shooting at the Brooklyn Homes earlier this month. We ask the Mayor what his administration considers the lessons learned. In the second half of our show, we are hosting a Community Conversation to get your take on the state of our city.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hotel workers in LA are talking about walking off the job; State water managers say despite rain we should keep a restriction on outdoor watering in place; Our Mariana Dale is moving to a new beat and she needs your advice. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/joinSupport the show: https://laist.com

AP correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports on California Storms.

Immigrants undaunted by DeSantis are heading to Florida to help with Hurricane Ian cleanup. President Biden has warned that the risk of a nuclear 'Armageddon' is at its highest point since 1962. More water restrictions are likely on the way as California has pledged to cut the use of its Colorado River supply. And President Biden has pardoned thousands of people convicted on federal marijuana possession charges.

Millions of L.A. County residents and businesses can resume outdoor watering, after news that urgent repairs to a pipeline that brings water from the Colorado River to Southern California have wrapped up early. Reporter: Darrell Satzman, KCRW    Open agricultural burning is a useful tool for farmers, but its high particulate emissions are harmful to San Joaquin Valley residents. Air regulators plan to phase out the practice by 2025, but air quality advocates have doubts after years of inaction.  Reporters: Kerry Klein and Monica Vaughan, KVPR Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a package of bills aimed at reforming the state's cannabis regulations. This comes as the governor is directing state officials to study the health impacts of high-potency cannabis. Reporter: April Dembosky, KQED  Experts at UC San Diego studying extortion in Tijuana are saying that crime is much more rampant than previously believed. Researcher Romain Le Cour spent a year walking the streets of Tijuana, talking to business owners about what he calls, an ‘invisible crime.' Reporter: Gustavo Solis, KPBS In an interview with "60 Minutes," President Joe Biden declared that the pandemic was over. Many health experts say that's just not the case, but do agree that we may be moving to a new phase of the pandemic. Guest: Dr. Bob Wachter, Chair of Medicine, UC San Francisco  

The federal government on Tuesday announced a second round of water restrictions to states that depend on the Colorado River Basin. The move comes as the American West faces unprecedented challenges to preserve water that continues to recede rapidly. Jennifer Pitt, Colorado River program director for the National Audubon Society, joins Stephanie Sy to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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