Friday, May 09, 2008
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From the very earliest days, water has been a vital and important part of the California story. Our state would not be the place it is today without its forward thinking water managers, the state’s many watersheds, storage facilities and its intricate aqueduct system. Today, water continues to be a critical link to California’s future. Yet few Californians have even a basic understanding of where our water comes from or the issues surrounding it. That’s where California’s Water comes in. This new series deals with all the many aspects of water in our state - from reclaimed rivers to recycled water, from aqueducts and pipelines to recreation and fishing on the Delta, from agriculture to water friendly native plants. Host Huell Howser learns firsthand about desalinization and groundwater, visits floodplains and reservoirs and trudges through Sierra snow pack. Along the way he meets many colorful water people who are committed to our state’s rich water past and its future challenges. Visit our sponsors at the Association of California Water Agencies http://www.acwa.com. Year Begun:
2006 California's Water #101 - CLIMATE CHANGEThe Sierra Nevada mountain range lies almost entirely within the eastern portion of California. The Sierras are not only a source of breathtakingnatural beauty like Yosemite Valley and Lake Tahoe, but its snow pack provides the majority of our state's water supply. In the firstinstallment of Huell's new series "California's Water," not only does he learn how the mountain runoff makes its way to our faucets, but how changes in our climate are significantly impacting the Sierras and how California will adapt to these changes.
California's Water #102 - SACRAMENTO / SAN JOAQUIN DELTALocated at the confluence of the Sacramento and the San Joaquin River, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is made up of wetlands marked by channels and an extensive system of levees. Huell visits this vital part of our state and learns that it is many things--a destination for boating and fishing, a vital habitat for migratory birds, one of the most fertile agricultural areas in California and the source of drinking water for many Californians.
California's Water #103 - FLOOD FIGHT 2006Huell visits Sacramento and Stockton area and looks at the efforts to fight flooding caused by the 2006 rains.
California's Water #104 - STORING WATERHuell takes a look at the various ways that California stores its water and visits the resevoir at Shasta Dam.
California's Water #105 - WHAT'S NEW ON THE COLORADO RIVERHuell visits Calfornia’s most vital water resource, The Colorado River, and looks at efforts to conserve water along the 123 mile Coachella Canal, which provides water to farmers of the Imperial and Coachella Valleys.
California's Water #106 - USING WATER WISELYHuell looks at the many ways people are practicing water conservation.
California's Water #107 - WE ALL LIVE IN A WATERSHEDEveryone lives in a watershed. We rely on watersheds for drinking water, hydroelectric power and recreation, and of course flora and fauna call them home. Travel to a key watershed to find out how watersheds are managed and protected.
California's Water #108 - DESALTING WATERHuell tours a desalination plant to understand how removing salt from seawater is increasingly seen as a viable way to “drought-proof” communities and reduce their dependence on imported water.
California's Water #109 - SACRAMENTO VALLEY -- WORKING TOGETHERHuell visits the Sacramento Valley area and hears all about the collaborative partnerships that are underway to address the rural and metropolitan water needs of Californians, while protecting the environment.
California's Water #110 - CALIFORNIA'S WATER SYSTEMHuell looks at the unique and vast California water system, which sustains a semi arid state and the world’s fifth largest economy. We take an overall look at how water is collected and moved around our state to support communities, cities, farms and industries.
California's Water #111 - WATER RECYCLINGTour a water recycling plant and examine the important role recycled water plays in California’s water supply. Get a look at some current uses of recycled water and see how local agencies plan to expand this key water supply tool in the future.
California's Water #112 - PROTECTING AGAINST FLOODSThere are few natural disasters worse than a devastating flood. This segment takes viewers to flood control facilities and discusses both the importance and inherent difficulty of controlling floods in California.
California's Water #113 - REGIONAL SOLUTIONS FOR LOCAL NEEDSLocal and regional water agencies play a major role in meeting water needs. Get a close look at how local agencies and communities are joining forces to improve their water supplies and better prepare for growth and droughts.
California's Water #114 - CLEANING WATER THE NATURAL WAYHuell visits the restored 150 acre San Joaquin Marsh near Irvine. This segment of “ California’s Water” explores how wetlands serve as nature’s own water filtration systems. A visit to the San Joaquin Marsh in Irvine offers a first-hand look at the valuable function wetlands areas perform in removing pollutants from runoff while at the same time providing habitat and recreation opportunities.
California's Water #115 - BEYOND DROUGHTHuell travels to the San Joaquin Valley for an up close and personal look at the delta smelt and how it’s affecting our water supply.
California's Water #116 - WATER EFFICIENT GARDENSHuell visits two demonstration gardens and discovers the practicality and wonders of water wise landscaping for our yards. www.acwa.com
California's Water #117 - FARM WATER: GROWING MORE WITH EVERY DROPAgricultural water users have made dramatic strides in water use efficiency over the past two decades. Irrigation districts and farmers have adopted water use efficiency practices and technologies that compare favorably with those found anywhere in the world. Huell will start at the Water and Energy Technology (WET) Incubator at California State University, Fresno, which is at the forefront of developing water, energy and environmental technologies. Next, Huell visits the Patterson Irrigation District to view cutting edge projects under way there. For a small irrigation district, Patterson ID has a significant amount of technology in place to more efficiently use water and improve water quality in the nearby San Joaquin River.
California's Water #118 - GROUND WATER BANKINGGroundwater basins have long played a critical role in meeting California’s water needs. Today, many local water agencies are pursuing groundwater banking to maximize water resources and improve local water supply reliability. Groundwater banking programs allow surface water to be captured in wet periods and stored in groundwater basins for use in dry times Huell visits two agencies that are putting these practices to work. Kern Water Bank Authority is the largest known underground water storage and recovery facility in the world with over 1 million-acre feet of storage capacity. The Vern Freeman Diversion Facility diverts water from the Santa Clara River that would otherwise be lost to the ocean. This is but one project in a series designed to combat seawater intrusion and conserve and protect the water supply for 325,000 people in Ventura County.
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