An executive order was recently signed by Governor Gavin Newsom to help California better prepare for the next wet season. The order is specifically aimed at expediting critical measures including…
Water Board Extends Protest Period for Sites Reservoir
…the Sites Project Authority. The North Delta Water Agency made a request for an extension last month. The extension comes on the heels of Governor Gavin Newsom signing a package…
Permitting Reform Legislation to Benefit Sites Reservoir
…Newsom and the California State Legislature for passing the legislative package. Projects certified by Newsom are eligible for a simplified approval process to bring the crucial infrastructure online at a…
Tides Turning at Tulare Lake, But Water to Remain for Some Time
…results come as good news to communities that have been struggling with standing water since March. The Newsom Administration notes that state actions taken to curb flooding impacts have resulted…
Water Board Authorizes More Than a Million Acre-Feet of Groundwater Recharge
…will not be known until reporting comes in later this year. Additionally, Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Orders have also helped to supplement the recharge efforts. An estimated 90,000 acre-feet of…
Week in Review: Colorado River Agreement Reached & Floodwater Diversion Flexibility Expanded
…with the positive water outlook for growers this year, cotton acreage is taking a big hit. Governor Gavin Newsom recently introduced a series of proposals to expedite infrastructure projects. Subscribe…
Newsom Seeks to Streamline Infrastructure Projects
Governor Gavin Newsom recently introduced a series of proposals to expedite infrastructure projects. The legislative package seeks to speed up the construction process while also streamlining permitting and court review….
Latest Flood-Related Executive Order Expands Diversion Flexibilities
Governor Gavin Newsom has issued another flood-related executive order to address impacts in the Central Valley. Runoff forecasts and flood models indicate that flood conditions in the area will likely…
May Revision of California Budget Boosts Flood Control Support
Governor Gavin Newsom released the May Revision of the 2023-24 State Budget last week. California is currently facing a $31.5 billion shortfall after enjoying a $97.5 billion budget surplus last…
Week in Review: Snowpack Remains Strong & New Fusarium Resistant Strawberries
…Governor Gavin Newsom made some significant administrative adjustments in response to the influx of storm systems that came through California. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural…
‘Newsom Stepped Up This Year’ in Response to Water Conditions
Governor Gavin Newsom made some significant moves this year when it comes to water. Multiple administrative adjustments were made in response to the influx of storm systems that came through…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 05-01-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the DWR approving 12 more GSPs, Newsom “stepping up” to the water condition…
Federal Disaster Declaration to Aid Recovery Efforts in California
…storms,” Governor Gavin Newsom said in a press release. “First responders and state personnel are on the ground in hard-hit regions across California to assist the ongoing response and recovery….
Week in Review: Groundwater Recharging Made Easier & Biden Budget Highlights Conservation
Governor Gavin Newsom is taking action to put the abundance of floodwater in California to better use through an executive order. President Joe Biden has released the President’s Budget for…