…a drought and flood emergency. California Department of Water Resources Director Karla Nemeth said that despite the storm systems, there is still a lot of variability in water supply conditions….
Week in Review: Cautious Optimism for Above Average Snowpack & Another New WOTUS Rule
…of the WOTUS rule announcement as a case involving the scope of the entire Clean Water Act is currently awaiting judgment from the U.S. Supreme Court. The LandFlex incentive program…
Sites Reservoir Receives More Funding as California Experiences Substantial Rainstorms
…“Sites will help ensure California has a reliable water supply in the face of prolonged drought uncertainty.” The reservoir project will increase water storage capacity in the state by 1.5…
How the LandFlex Incentive Program Can Assist Dairy Farmers
The LandFlex incentive program offers farmers financial support as part of the effort to address water availability. Producers in critically over drafted basins will have the opportunity to enroll in…
DWR ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ After First 2023 Snow Survey
The first 2023 snow survey from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) demonstrated a strong start to the year. DWR reported that Phillips Station has a snow depth of…
The Start of The New Year Sees New WOTUS Rule
…“waters of the United States” is a statement of federal overreach that ignores states’ authority to regulate intrastate water quality and the Clean Water Act’s statutory mandate for cooperative federalism,”…
Week in Review: Groundwater Recharge in Orchards & Pros and Cons of Electric Tractors
Karun Samran of Bapu Farming Company has been recharging groundwater for several years and has seen great results with water usage and crop health. United Farm Workers (UFW) leadership laid…
New Year’s Resolutions for the Farm
…on nutrient management. Protect topsoil and groundwater quality by devoting environmentally sensitive agricultural land to conservation benefits instead of farming. When it comes to any resolution, making them may be…
Groundwater Recharge Considerations in Orchards
…the practice himself before he knew of any other plans for water distribution. With the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), districts are having to do more to recharge their groundwater…
Week in Review: New Incentive Program to Navigate Drought & $200M to Expand Ag Trade
The new LandFlex program from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) seeks to reduce groundwater demand through incentives. The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 is now making…
Almond Update: Almond Acreage Drops Amidst Challenges
…and with the pricing the way it is, and maybe water issues as well, the grower felt it was an opportune time to remove them but intends to replant. So,…
VofV: Netafim’s President and CEO Mike Hemman Discusses How Growers Can Respond to California’s Record Drought
…and long-term strategies for adapting to the nuanced water needs growers have amid the ongoing California drought. “I think that the opportunity to deliver water in a more efficient manner…
WRDA 2022 Now Awaits Presidential Signature
The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 is now making its way to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. WRDA 2022 was included as part of the…
LandFlex Program to Help Farmers Transition Away from Groundwater
The new LandFlex program from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) seeks to reduce groundwater demand through incentives. Administered in partnership with local Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs), the program…