Introduction of a California water bill in the U.S. Senate by Sen. Dianne Feinstein will help Congress move toward final legislation that addresses the state’s chronic water shortages, according to …
Commentary: Farmers Must Stay Engaged in Groundwater Planning
Farmers and ranchers have been inundated with water issues the past few years. Drought, curtailments, the water bond, federal drought legislation, state drought legislation, diversion monitoring and reporting, El Niño …
El Nino And Reduced U.S. Drought Coverage
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, notes how El Nino has contributed to reduced drought coverage across the nation since mid-October.
Welcome Rains May Be a Challenge to Almond Blossoms
Storms that have been rolling in off the Pacific, helping to fill reservoirs and recharge groundwater, may be a challenge for almond growers should they coincide with the upcoming almond …
Despite Promising Snowpack, Conservation Should Continue
The California snowpack this year holds more water than last year, but the Department of Water Resources says drought conditions continue and so should conservation.
Drought Impacts On Forests and Rangelands
A new Forest Service report offers a look at how drought might continue to impact our nation’s forests and rangelands in the future.
Snowpack: What a Difference a Year Makes
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released it’s latest water and climate update which shows a a big difference in snowpack totals from a year ago.
Global Cleantech Recognizes Ag Companies
Several companies in the agriculture sector, such as Hortau, were added to Global Cleantech’s 100 companies to watch list. Hortau says they are honored to be on the list and …
21 Groundwater Basins Identified as Critically Overdrafted
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has identified 21 groundwater basins and subbasins in which excessive groundwater pumping has resulted in significant overdraft.
State Water Project Allocation Boosted
With winter storms slowly boosting water supply, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) increased its water delivery estimate for most recipients from 10 percent of requests for the calendar year, …
Attorney General Harris ‘Green Lights’ Signature Gathering Effort for High-Speed Rail Funds to Water Storage
Supporters of a proposed ballot measure to reallocate funds for Gov. Brown’s high-speed rail project and a prior water bond measure to new water storage projects received the measure’s official …
Favorable Western Snow-pack Build Up Continues
Moderate storms this week will add to the snow-pack totals along the Pacific Coast states. Rod Bain reports.
Runoff Forecasts Encouraging for Western US
Many Western states have favorable spring and summer runoff forecasts to start the new year, per USDA. Rod Bain and meteorologist Brad Rippey have the report.
House Passes Resolution to Disapprove WOTUS Rule
The House passed a joint resolution to disapprove the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule under a Congressional Review Act. This resolution would nullify the rule submitted by the …