Washington, DC — Rep. Jim Costa issued the following statement in response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address. “For our Valley, the most important words the President…
U.S. Senate Rejects South Valley Water Fix
…Representatives’ proposed legislative fix for South Valley water: “We are deeply disappointed that California’s Senators have rejected yet another House initiative to bring more water to the South Valley, especially…
California Water Reforms Presented at Farm Bill Conference Committee
…into the ocean, this is the last chance to make a difference for tens of thousands of Central Valley farmers and residents whose water supplies are running critically low. We…
CA Lawmakers Urge Reclamation to Maintain Rescheduled Water
…that the United States Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) is considering reversing its long-held policy related to the use of rescheduled water in order to meet other Central Valley Project (CVP)…
Will Cold Spell Affect Pest Populations?
…not abundant this year, so the lygus population will likely be down. Bagrada bugs also seem to have a difficult time with cold, dry weather and growers in the Central…
What Does Drought Declaration Mean for Farmers?
…Central Valley Project expect to receive a zero allocation under water service contracts, and because of historic dry conditions, the availability of water through transfers will be limited. These shortages…
Is Drought Declaration Enough?
…But is that enough? According to General Manager for the Westlands Water District, Tom Birmingham, the Governor’s declaration will help mitigate the drought’s negative impacts for Valley families, but he…
Breaking News: Westlands Water District on Governor’s Declaration
…federal Central Valley Project and the California State Water Project, the people who live and work in agricultural areas of the Valley are facing a disaster,” said Tom Birmingham, General…
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…Force to review expected water allocations, California’s preparedness for water scarcity and whether conditions merit a drought declaration. Earlier this week, the Governor toured the Central Valley and spoke with…
Water Rally Thursday
…the Central Valley. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The California Latino Water Coalition, NAACP, League of Cities Latino Caucus, and the Nisei Farmers League, are…
BDCP Public Open House Meetings Begin This Week in Fresno and Bakersfield
…the State Water Project and federal Central Valley Project. The Draft BDCP also intends to create, protect, restore, and enhance habitat for native fish, wildlife, and plants within the Delta,…
EPA Awards more than $460,000 for environmental Projects along the U.S.-Mexico Border
…by the San Diego Foundation and EPA’s Border 2020 through a grant to 4walls International. 4walls constructed bi-national park space using trash pulled from the Tijuana River Valley and tributary…
Valley Women to be Honored at Common Threads Awards Program
Five women have been selected as the 2014 honorees for the Common Threads Award, which recognizes women from the San Joaquin Valley for their agricultural, philanthropic and community service. The…
Meeting on Mitigating Drought
…Foothill Research & Extension Center in Browns Valley. While attendance on site will allow participation in key field demonstration, for those unable to travel to the Center the program also…