EPISODE · Apr 10, 2023 · 10 MIN
Tulare Lake Re-Emergence Causes Uncertainty Over Flooding
from KQED's The California Report · host KQED
More fallout from the reappearance of Tulare Lake. It was once the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi. But it's been dry for years. Now, with massive amounts of rain, and more water coming from the state's melting snowpack, nearby communities are worried they could be flooded out. Reporter: Soreath Hok, KVPR Tens of thousands of people rely on salmon fishing to make a living. The season's closure could be devastating to coastal communities - from fishing to charter boats and restaurants. Reporter: Kevin Stark, KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What this episode covers
More fallout from the reappearance of Tulare Lake. It was once the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi. But it's been dry for years. Now, with massive amounts of rain, and more water coming from the state's melting snowpack, nearby communities are worried they could be flooded out. Reporter: Soreath Hok, KVPR Tens of thousands of people rely on salmon fishing to make a living. The season's closure could be devastating to coastal communities - from fishing to charter boats and restaurants. Reporter: Kevin Stark, KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NOW PLAYING
Tulare Lake Re-Emergence Causes Uncertainty Over Flooding
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 26, 2026 ·1m
Mar 19, 2026 ·34m
Feb 18, 2026 ·11m
Feb 11, 2026 ·45m