The Department of Water Resources (DWR) began the month with a disappointing initial water allocation for the State Water Project (SWP). Due to a fairly slow start to the 2022 …
More Than $350 Million Available for Groundwater Sustainability Projects
Over $350 million is being made available from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) to support groundwater sustainability. DWR has released Final Guidelines and Proposal Solicitation Package for the …
California Farming By the Numbers Water Edition
As the year comes to an end, California farmers carried their way through the pandemic, market disruptions, drought, wildfires and more. California Farm Bureau‘s annual By The Numbers report showed …
California Water Conveyance Upgrades Receive $100 Million in Support
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is supporting upgrades to water conveyance facilities throughout the state. A $100 million funding program was recently announced to restore capacity to areas …
Proposed Water Rule a Return to “Overreach”
Ag groups are reacting to the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule to replace the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, and they’re not happy with the idea. The proposed rule would re-establish …
State Officials Abandon Voluntary Agreement Discussions
Voluntary agreement discussions to find amicable solutions for the management of water supplies in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta have come to an end. The California Environmental Protection Agency and California …
Ag Groups and Lawmakers Concerned by New Operating Plan for Water Projects
Several lawmakers and agricultural organizations have expressed concern regarding a new joint operating plan for California water projects. The environmental review process is being reinitiated for operating procedures for the …
Despite Objections, State Water Board Votes to Increase Fees
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) recently voted to further increase fees related to water quality and water rights. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA), …
Federal Officials Seek Review of Water Management Plans
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced its intention to once again update water management plans for California. Earlier in the month, Reclamation announced the reinitiation of consultation on its Long-Term …
EPA, Army Announce Regional Roundtables on WOTUS
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the Army are calling on communities to propose roundtables to provide input on the implications of the new “WOTUS” rule. The regional …
Reclamation Awards Construction Contract for First Phase of Friant-Kern Canal Repairs
The Bureau of Reclamation and Friant Water Authority announces the selection of a construction contractor to begin work on the Friant-Kern Canal Middle Reach Capacity Correction Project. Brosamer & Wall/Tutor …
EPA Announces $21.7 Million in Grant Funding for Rural Water Projects
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expects to issue by October 15 a $21.7 million grant funding opportunity to support small drinking water and wastewater systems in rural communities. EPA Assistant …
Ag Groups Voice Concern Over Revision of WOTUS Rule
Several agricultural groups submitted recommendations for a revised definition of “waters of the United States,” known as the WOTUS rule. Comments were filed with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and …
Thinking Outside the Box for Drought Resilient Pasture Research Project
Looking at improving the drought resilience of California rangelands may require some nontraditional approaches. As drought has impacted nearly all of the six million acres of rangeland in California, improving …