Storms are lightly blanketing the Sierra with fresh snow, but Department of Water Resources (DWR) snow surveyors today reported that snowpack water content remains far below what will be needed…
Costa Introduces Bills to Increase CA Water Storage
…in California’s water infrastructure and expedite construction on existing storage projects to improve water reliability across the state. The current drought has highlighted the dire need for long-term water solutions,…
CA Lawmakers Announce Drought Field Hearing
…tour drought-impacted areas as a way to demonstrate their commitment to educating Congress on the plight of the regulatory loss of water, the need for new storage and delivering water…
New Legislation to Help Drought Relief Efforts
New legislation will help free up state money for drought relief efforts. The money won’t help growers get all the water they need, but it will help offset some of…
California Water Situation Continues to be Bleak
Gary Crawford Despite a couple of storms predicted for this week, the California water supply situation will remain bleak. Gary Crawford has the story. California Water Situation Continues Bleak…
Drought Leads to Early Removal of Almonds
…water shortages. Photo/Cecilia Parsons Faced with severe water shortages, growers of nut crops such as almonds, walnuts and pistachios are making tough decisions that include removing orchards, using just enough…
Senator Galgiani Introduces Water Bond Legislation
…that the upcoming water bond be slimmed down and focused on long needed water storage projects.” SB 1370 offers a sensible approach towards crafting long-term solutions to California’s water problems….
Two UC Farm Advisors issue Article on Alfalfa’s Resilience to Drought
…stand will persist on most soil types and yield will recover the next year once water is applied to the field again. To read the full article, please CLICK HERE….
California Makes Best Use of a Limited Water Supply
…Secretary for the California Dept. of Food and Agriculture talks about efforts in California to do more with less water. How California Makes Best Use of a Limited Water Supply…
Change in Attitude Can Change Water Usage
…of Food and Agriculture saying a change in attitude about waste and how we use water can significantly affect water consumption. How a Change in Attitude Can Change Water Usage…
CDFA Drought Meeting Next Week
…is with local agencies and associations, including the San Luis and Delta Mendota Water Agency, the Central Valley Grower-Shipper Association and other local water agencies. For more information, click here….
USDA Announces New Grants to Help Communities Meet Water Challenges in Coming Years
…the National Integrated Water Quality Program (NIWQP), which addresses critical water resource issues including water quality protection and water conservation. The RFA for this program is expected to be released…
One, Two Punch Now Triple Threat for Citrus
…explains more of what this means for growers. One, Two Punch Now Triple Threat for Citrus Check out the following links: Citrus Psyllid December Freeze Zero Water Allocation Water Crisis…
Zero Water Allocation for State’s Top-Producing County
…together. Zero Water Allocation To read the full statement released by the Fresno County Farm Bureau, CLICK HERE. For more information, check the following links: Zero water allocation Water Crisis…