A recent review of groundwater plans for the San Joaquin Valley indicates that the methods for achieving sustainable levels determined by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act may not be feasible. …
150 Ag and Water Groups Call for Water Relief
A group of 150 agricultural and water organizations is calling on federal officials to provide water relief for the Western United States. Two separate letters sent to President Donald Trump …
Water Resources Now are Critical to Ensure Food Supply Later
Although the concerns around the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak are front and center, there are other battles the agriculture industry are facing. Whether it’s unimpaired flow standards, SGMA, WOTUS, surface water, …
Valley Democrats Call for Cooperation in Water Administration
Another group of lawmakers are encouraging Governor Gavin Newsom to take a more cooperative approach to water administration in California. Senator Dianne Feinstein along with Representatives Jim Costa, Josh Harder, …
Lawmakers Urge Governor Newsom to Reconsider Incidental Take Permit
Several Congressional leaders sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom expressing disappointment in the decision to issue an Incidental Take Permit (ITP) for long-term operations of the State Water Project. …
Friant Division Contractors Getting More Water
In a recent announcement from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR), Friant Division contractors will be receiving an increased water allocation. USBR has doubled the Class 1 allocation to 40 …
Water Conflicts Continue as California Clashes with Federal Agencies
California’s water conflicts continue as state regulators make changes to the administration of crucial water supplies. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife issued an Incidental Take Permit (ITP) to …
March Storms Had Nominal Impact on California’s Snowpack
Despite some fairly significant storms that came through during the month of March, California’s snowpack only measures approximately half of the average for this point in the year. The April …
Snowpack Sees Significant Gains with Recent Storms
After several days of cool, wet weather, the snowpack in California experienced some significant gains. While it’s still too early to call it a ‘Miracle’ March’ the recent storms that …
The Western View: New Water Rules Spell Disaster
We are in the opening days of a tragedy, a disaster with the destructive power of an earthquake. But it’s a politically created disaster, the end effect of callous politicians …
Water Supply Restrictions to Have Billion-Dollar Impact
A new report from the University of California Berkeley illustrates the billion-dollar impact that water supply restrictions will have on California. The study looked at how the San Joaquin Valley …
Tracking the Impact Water Regulations Have on Agricultural Land Values
The value of agricultural land has historically rested on access to water and the increasing water regulations that are coming into effect are going to play a critical role in …
California Snowpack Roughly Half of Average Despite Driest February on Record
The California snowpack is still about half of the historical average despite the driest February on record, according to the most recent data from the Department of Water Resources (DWR). …
Water Allocations Highlight New Biological Opinions and Need for Storage
The Bureau of Reclamation recently announced the initial 2020 water allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors. After the announcement, Reclamation officials spoke with members of the media highlighting the …