California’s wet water year could have some sizable implications when it comes to groundwater levels. Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition, Mike Wade said it will take some …
Record-Breaking Snowpack Brings Additional Flood Risk
The fourth snow survey conducted by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) demonstrated a record-breaking snowpack. At Phillips Station, measurements were recorded of 126.5 inches of snow depth and …
Substantial Increase for Central Valley Project Water Allocations
Central Valley Project water contractors will be receiving more water after an announcement from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Water supply allocations have been increased significantly from the initial announcement …
Recent Storms Help to Double SWP Allocation
Several storm systems have substantially increased the state’s snowpack. As a result, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) is increasing water allocations for the State Water Project (SWP). The last …
Federal Judge Raises Constitutional Questions About WOTUS Rule
The latest iteration of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule took effect on March 20 for most of the country. A federal judge in Texas has blocked the …
Bill Introduced to Provide Clean Drinking Water for Rural Americans
A new bill would help rural Americans get clean drinking water. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Susan Collins introduced the bipartisan Healthy Drinking …
Newsom to Allow Easier Floodwater Capture for Groundwater Recharge
Governor Gavin Newsom is taking action to put the abundance of floodwater in California to better use through an executive order. In response to the substantial storm systems that have …
Current Snowpack Rivals Largest on Record in California
Thanks to several storm systems to begin the calendar year, California’s current snowpack is now on pace to match a historic record. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) reported on …
Six GSPs Approved and Another Six Deemed ‘Inadequate’ by DWR
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued decisions for groundwater sustainability plans (GSPs) for a dozen critically overdrafted groundwater basins. DWR has now provided determinations for 24 of the …
LandFlex Grants of $25 Million Awarded to Three GSAs
LandFlex grants are being issued to three Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) by the Department of Water Resources (DWR). A total of $25 million has been awarded by DWR and the …
Water Board Suspends Flow Restrictions to Improve Water Storage Opportunity
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has decided to improve water storage levels after an Executive Order from Governor Gavin Newsom. Pumping requirements in the Delta have been suspended, …
Initial CVP Allocations Announced and SWP Allocation Increased
Initial 2023 water allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors are larger than in 2022. CVP allocations at this time last year were zero for both north and south-of-Delta contractors. …
California Water Mismanagement Called Out by Lawmakers
Several lawmakers point to California’s water mismanagement as being one of the biggest hurdles that growers are dealing with. The issue was highlighted during a press conference at the World …
Executive Order to Keep More Water Supplies in the Delta
Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order that will allow for more water supplies to remain in the Delta. According to the order, “the Water Board shall consider modifying requirements …