Water agencies are calling for support from state officials in moving forward with voluntary agreements. The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) recently submitted a document to Governor Gavin Newsom …
Trump Announces Subcabinet to Modernize Water Resource Management
President Donald Trump issued an executive order focused on water management and infrastructure. Under this new order, the Water Subcabinet was created and will be co-chaired by the Secretary of …
CA Attorney General Remains Adamantly Against Raising Shasta Dam
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra recently sent a comment letter expressing opposition to plans to raise the Shasta Dam. The 21-page letter asserts the plans for raising the dam up …
What Plants You Need to Water Before Winter
What plants to water before winter. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Many plants die from dehydration as well as cold winter temperatures. Continue to water trees, shrubs and …
Friant-Kern Canal Repair Bill – SB 559 – Vetoed by Governor Newsom
Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed Senate Bill 559 (SB 559) after two years of effort to garner funding support to repair areas of the Friant-Kern Canal. The bipartisan bill was …
OpenET Project Seeks to Transform Water Management in the West
The OpenET project is a collaboration between the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Desert Research Institute (DRI), and Google. The project is centered on …
WIFIA Improvement Act Looks to Assist Public Water Projects
The WIFIA Improvement Act of 2020 was recently introduced as a means for helping provide support for public water projects. The bipartisan legislation would make changes to the Water Infrastructure …
2020 Water Resilience Portfolio Released by Governor Newsom
Governor Gavin Newsom recently released the final version of the 2020 Water Resilience Portfolio to help guide California water policy moving forward. The initial draft proposal of the portfolio was …
Keeping the Water Flowing in Your Garden Year-Round
The best way to keep the water flowing in your garden throughout the seasons. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Keeping plants hydrated is the best way to …
Last Chance to Submit Comments on Waste Discharge Requirements for Wineries
The State Water Resources Control Board released a draft of its general order for wineries earlier in the month and Wednesday, August 5 is the last day to submit public …
Friant-Kern Canal Issues Receiving Increased Federal Interest
In recent weeks there has been an increased focus on Friant-Kern Canal issues among lawmakers and federal agencies. The water conveyance system is in need of considerable investment to address …
Water Resilience Projects Receive Nearly $84 Million from DWR
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has announced the latest funding awards for several water resilience projects throughout the state. A total of $83.9 million grant funding has been …
Klamath Basin Water Users Getting Moderate Relief
Farmers who rely on the Klamath Basin for water supplies have received an increase in allocations from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The bureau recently announced changes to the water …
Updated Allocations Bring Modest Increase for CVP Contractors
The Bureau of Reclamation has recently announced updated allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) water contractors. The amount of rainfall that came through California during the month of April was …