The initial water allocation for 2023 has been released by the Department of Water Resources (DWR). As of December 1, DWR is allocating five percent of requested supplies for the …
Warm, Dry Winter Expected to Complicate Drought Conditions
After dismal amounts of rain and snow last year, California is expected to have another dry winter. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) points out that drought conditions are …
Further Increases to Water Fees ‘Reprehensible’
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has moved forward with a proposal to further increase water fees for several programs. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association …
Additional $30 Million in Federal Funds to Support Sites Reservoir
The Sites Reservoir Project is receiving additional federal support through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. In a recent announcement, the Department of the Interior committed $30 million towards the …
New Drought Mitigation Funding Announced
New drought mitigation funding opportunities have been announced as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The Department of the Interior has unveiled a new program to help ensure the …
WATER for California Act Seeks to Establish Better Regulatory Stability
Last week Congressman David Valadao introduced the WATER for California Act to address how the state’s water projects are administered. The Working to Advance Tangible and Effective Reforms (WATER) for …
California’s New Water Strategy Comes at Opportune Time
The new water strategy from Governor Gavin Newsom to address the impact of drought may have come at an opportune time. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross …
Farm Groups Encourage Swift and Effective Utilization of Drought Response Funding
A coalition of agricultural organizations highlighted the need for effective deployment of drought response funding. In a letter addressed to U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner …
U.S. Interior Secretary Sees California Drought Impacts Firsthand
United States Interior Secretary Deb Haaland recently visited the Central Valley to see the California drought impacts in person. Hosted by Congressman Jim Costa, the farm tour and discussion also …
Newsom’s New Water Strategy: ‘Bold and Comprehensive’
Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new water strategy for California to address drought conditions created by extreme weather patterns. The plan outlined in California’s Water Supply Strategy, Adapting to a …
Inflation Reduction Act Includes $4 Billion for Drought Relief
Passed by the U.S. Senate by a vote of 51-50, the Inflation Reduction Act includes substantial funding for drought relief. Western Democrats including Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Dianne Feinstein were …
Federal Funding Available for Water Infrastructure Projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the application timeline for low interest loans to support water infrastructure projects. Beginning September 6, letters of interest (LOI) may be submitted …
CFBF Hosts WOTUS Roundtable
Roundtables continue on the topic of the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Waters of the US (WOTUS) rule. In June of last year, the EPA and ACE announced their intention to …
Optimism for Positive Movement with Sites Reservoir Project
Amidst ongoing drought conditions, development of the Sites Reservoir Project continues to move forward. Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition, Mike Wade said it has been a long …