Ian James

reporter covering water in California and the West, Los Angeles Times

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Ian James on KCRW

The government has asked California and six other states to reach an agreement on drastic cuts for water use, or it would make the decision itself. Today is the deadline.

How will CA farming be affected by water cuts from Colorado River?

The government has asked California and six other states to reach an agreement on drastic cuts for water use, or it would make the decision itself. Today is the deadline.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Salton Sea is so salty that birds, fish, and insects can’t survive there. Its lakebed also grows drier by the day, revealing toxic dust.

Can Salton Sea be saved? It’s turning into an ecological disaster

The Salton Sea is so salty that birds, fish, and insects can’t survive there. Its lakebed also grows drier by the day, revealing toxic dust.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Water restrictions are set to take effect on June 1 for many Southern Californians. They apply to lawns, swimming pools, car washing, and more. KCRW breaks down the rules.

Lawns, swimming pools, car washes: Know new water rules

Water restrictions are set to take effect on June 1 for many Southern Californians. They apply to lawns, swimming pools, car washing, and more. KCRW breaks down the rules.

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