With every monthly measurement of the California snowpack this winter, the state’s rebound from the previous five years of drought becomes more evident. The electronic readings from 95 sites in …
Funding to Support Research on Sustainable Water Use
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced $34 million in available funding for projects that promote sustainable water use for food production, processing, …
65 Percent Water Allocations for CVP
The Bureau of Reclamation announced the long-awaited 2017 water allocations for the Central Valley Project contractors. According to the release, south of the Delta contractors are allocated to 65 percent …
Agri View: Water War Fight
Everett Griner talks about the fight over water not over in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, …
Water Projects Funding Must Emphasize Storage
A variety of applications will likely be submitted to secure funding for water projects from the water bond that passed in 2014. Although diversifying California’s water portfolio may be a …
Executive Order Initiates Review of WOTUS Rule
President Trump’s executive order to review and revise a disputed Clean Water Act rule will bring “regulatory certainty,” the administration says—and agricultural groups said they were encouraged by the action. …
Farmers Volunteer to Monitor Levees
As with many farmers, Mike Daddow typically spends the winter months making repairs to equipment and other preparations for spring planting. But lately, the Sutter County farmer has spent some …
Application Period for Water Storage Projects
Water Storage Investment Program Regulations Approved by California Office of Administrative Law The California Water Commission (Commission) announced today that starting March 14, 2017, proponents of new water storage projects …
Snowpack Water Content Remains Far above Average
The Sierra Nevada snowpack continues to build during one of the wettest winters in California’s recorded history. The most recent manual snow survey by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) …
FCFB: No Water Announcement Is ‘Completely Unacceptable’
Fresno County Farm Bureau (FCFB) issues statement on water supply for county’s federal water contractors Statement by CEO Ryan Jacobsen: “Mother Nature has provided a bountiful precipitation season-one that will …
Two Sides Of Southern California Rain Event
This weekend’s rains in Southern California – potentially the area’s largest rain event this decade – have potential to both improve water supplies and create flash flooding events. Rod Bain …
Planners Report on Implementing Groundwater Law
With a key deadline approaching, people involved in groundwater management say cooperation will be needed to accomplish goals set forth in the 2014 Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
NASA Report: San Joaquin Valley Land Continues to Sink
Groundwater Pumping Causes Subsidence, Damages Water Infrastructure New NASA radar satellite maps prepared for the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) show that land continues to sink rapidly in certain …
Stormy Weather Brings Water, Flooding to California
Much of California moves away from drought conditions, although the continued precipitation now means greater risk of damaging floods. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …