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Drought is back! And so is Water Talk

April 1, 2021
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
The Water Talk podcast returns Friday, April 2, for its second season. This year's podcast will include a focus on the water issue on many minds at the end of a relatively dry rainy season: drought.
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The weekly Water Talk podcast can be heard on Fridays.
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Water Talk podcast begins April 2

March 30, 2021
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
The second season of Water Talk podcast begins Friday, April 2. The weekly podcast will feature discussions of agriculture, water policy, environmental and social justice, climate change and other issues related to California water.
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Names in the News

December 22, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Woodmansee named UCCE livestock and natural resources advisor Grace Woodmansee will join UC Cooperative Extension in Siskiyou County as a livestock and natural resources advisor on Jan. 4, 2021.
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From left, UCCE small-farm team members Jesus Ontiveros Barajas, Marianna Castiaux and Jacob Roberson distributed COVID-19 safety kits to small-scale farmers in Fresno County. Photo by Carmen Mendoza
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New research identifies UCCE disaster management needs

October 30, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Californians have been dealing with wildfires, the pandemic, power shutdowns, excessive heat and drought, sometimes all at the same time. In every county, UC Cooperative Extension is there to assist community members.
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Water institute calls for research proposals

September 10, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
The California Institute for Water Resources invites submission of proposals to be considered for funding that will begin March 1, 2021. This year, proposals are requested in the Junior Investigator category only. Funding is for up to two years.
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Water and Covid-19

August 19, 2020
By Ben A Faber
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is presenting challenges across many facets of our lives, and water is no exception. While research related to water and COVID-19 is still emerging, there are some key areas, including safety, access, and infrastructure, where more information is available.
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Energy emergency, President Drake, Town Hall reminder

August 17, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Energy emergency On August 16, Governor Newsom signed an emergency proclamation designed to free up energy capacity and reduce the need for temporary energy service disruptions amid the record-breaking heat wave.
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