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New Huell Howser Series ‘California's Water' on City TV
Source: Tony Ruggieri, City of Santa Barbara City TV

"Flood 2006," the first episode of the "California's Water" public television series produced by Huell Howser, will air on April 16 at 6 p.m. on CityTV Channel 18. Subsequent episodes on related water topics will be rolled out over the coming weeks.

"From the very beginning, water has been a critical, colorful, and controversial part of life in our state," said Howser. "Obviously, we all know how important water is. But I guarantee you that most of us have absolutely no idea where our water comes from or how it gets to us. The series sets out to answer these questions."

In each "California's Water" segment, Huell Howser visits features of California's water system and gets a first-hand look at various water management tools and challenges facing the state's water future. Known for his enthusiasm and his down-to-earth style, Howser hosts the long-running PBS series "California's Gold" as well as several other human-interest programs.
The first episode, "Climate Change" travels to the Sierra Nevada for a closer look at winter snow pack and at how climate change is threatening its critical role as the state's largest water storage reservoir.

The series, underwritten by members of the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) including the City of Santa Barbara, covers issues identified in ACWA's comprehensive policy document, "No Time to Waste: A Blueprint for California Water." The document, released in 2005, recommends a suite of actions and investments to ensure California has the water supply system it will need in future decades.

ACWA's members, including the City of Santa Barbara, believe educating the public on water issues is critical and are taking that commitment seriously by underwriting the California's Water series. For information on the City of Santa Barbara's water resources and water conservation program, go to www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov.

An updated list of airdates and times for each "California Water" segment is available on www.citytv18.com. If you'd like more information about the series please contact Tony Ruggeri on (805) 564-5311 or email TRuggieri@SantaBarbaraCA.gov.

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