A series of storm systems that began around Thanksgiving produced several feet of snow in mountain areas throughout the state, further indicating the likelihood of an El Nino system coming …
EPA and Army Propose New “Waters of the United States” Definition
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army (Army) are proposing a clear, understandable, and implementable definition of “waters of the United States” that clarifies federal …
Environmental Group Challenges Shasta Dam Project
One of the water projects that California voters approved is about to get underway. Workers are in the pre-construction phase of raising Shasta Dam up near Redding in Northern California …
CFBF President Outlines Policy Priorities
Describing Farm Bureau as an organization “that wants to go beyond making a statement by being determined to make a difference,” California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) President Jamie Johansson outlined …
USDA Announces Funding for CA Water Infrastructure
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue made a two-day stop in California to look at the damage caused by the Camp Fire. While on his tour he held a roundtable discussion with …
NRCS Takes Individual Approach to Sustainability Projects
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) can provide individual assistance for farmers who are looking to implement sustainable ag practices in their operations. NRCS Soil Conservationist Drew Mather was recently …
Farming Assistance Resources Available from NRCS
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offers multiple different programs to farmers that can help enhance their operations, making them more sustainable and ultimately more successful. The organization has a …
Agricultural Stewardship of Water Highlighted in Survey
The Census of Agriculture data has been collected and will be released within the next few months. Shortly after the release, the 2018 Irrigation and Water Management Survey will begin. …
Getting A Better Understanding of Water Conditions in Kaweah Sub-Basin
The groundwater collection project in Tulare County hosted by the Greater, Mid and East Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSA) is well underway. The goal is to gather information to develop …
Groundwater Collection Project Gathers Data by Flying Over Regions of Land
The Greater, Mid and East Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agencies are partnering on a project to collect groundwater data in Tulare County. The project will use low flying helicopters and other …
Low-Flying Helicopters Measure Groundwater in Tulare County
Rural residents in Tulare County might see low-flying helicopters over portions of the county. The helicopters will have large instruments attached to gather data on the underlying groundwater. The Greater …
The Western View: San Francisco Supports Fish Not Farms
Sometimes I wish I lived in San Francisco just so I could move away from it. A whole lot of strange thinking comes out of that town. San Francisco Supports …
The Western View: A Fix for California Water Problems?
We all know water is a big problem in California. It becomes very complex – but the root of the problem is simple: most of the water in California falls …
Presidential Order Restores Western Water Supplies
The order by President Trump will provide welcome relief to Western farmers, cities, rural communities and wildlife refuges that have struggled under water supply rules that are long overdue for …