…our underground aquifers,” Wenger said. “Adding both aboveground and underground storage would bring more flexibility to a California water system stretched beyond its limits by population growth, environmental requirements, climate…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA February 7
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. To learn more: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdah… http://www.usda.gov/oce/climate_chang… http://blogs.usda.gov/tag/aginnovates/…
NRCS and Forest Service Partner to Improve Forest Health
…is part of the Obama Administration’s Climate Action Plan to responsibly cut carbon pollution, slow the effects of climate change and put America on track to a cleaner environment. The…
USDA Launches Effort to Assist California Producers Affected by Drought
…launched as part of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan, federal agencies are working closely with state, local government, agriculture and other partners on a coordinated response. USDA is announcing this…
CFBF: Water Crisis Will Lead to Severe Problems
…to climate change. It is time to pass a bond measure that includes new surface storage projects.” The California Farm Bureau Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on…
Final State Water Action Plan Released
…will allow us to stay productive in the face of a changing climate.” Key actions identified in the Plan include: Make conservation a California way of life. Increase regional self-reliance…
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…future, based on scientific projections regarding the impact of climate change on California’s snowpack; and WHEREAS the magnitude of the severe drought conditions presents threats beyond the control of the…
FARM LEADER: Drought Declaration Calls Attention to Chronic Water Problems
…drought,” he said. “We do know that long droughts can be a feature of the California climate—and we know one way to insulate ourselves from droughts is to store more…
American Adults are Choosing Healthier Foods, Consuming Healthier Diets
…and ensure that all Americans have access to healthy food and science-based nutrition education and advice. “The Obama Administration is working hard to empower the American public to make smart…
Year’s First National Water Forecast
…to the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) National Water and Climate Center (NWCC) data in its first forecast of 2014. The NWCC also predicts normal water supply east of…
Workshops on Safeguarding California Plan
…draft Safeguarding California Plan. The plan updates the 2009 California Climate Adaptation Strategy. The meetings are an opportunity for the public to learn more about the plan and provide their…
EPA West Coast Collaborative Announces Grants
…promoting clean diesel technologies, we can save lives locally and play a leadership role on climate change globally.” “These grants will help deploy clean technologies and provide immediate emissions reductions…
CIT Director Named National Irrigation ‘Person of the Year’
…a member of the “Smart” Water Application Technologies Executive Committee; an honorary member of the American Society of Irrigation Consultants; a Fellow with the California Council for Science and Technology;…
New Website for Climate Change Information
Farmers and gardeners have a new ‘one-stop shop’ website for climate change information. Susan Carter reports. Click to open or download audio report….