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…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 03-15-23
…aimed at educating industry members on what is expected and Newsom issuing an executive order to use flood water for groundwater recharge. Tune in to the show for these news…
Newsom to Allow Easier Floodwater Capture for Groundwater Recharge
Governor Gavin Newsom is taking action to put the abundance of floodwater in California to better use through an executive order. In response to the substantial storm systems that have…
Budget Constraints Threaten Important Ag Incentive Programs
…several programs vital to farmers have been substantially cut or zeroed out entirely in the governor’s budget. One program of particular importance is the Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission…
Week in Review: Allocations Increase & Newsom Order Allows More Delta Pumping
Initial CVP allocations are better than last year and the SWP allocation has also been increased. The order effectively means the State Water Resources Control Board is no longer bound…
Water Board Suspends Flow Restrictions to Improve Water Storage Opportunity
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has decided to improve water storage levels after an Executive Order from Governor Gavin Newsom. Pumping requirements in the Delta have been suspended,…
California Water Mismanagement Called Out by Lawmakers
…from Sacramento and Washington that won’t make the investment in storage but talk a big game. Where Gavin Newsom will pick fish over people in the allowing of the pumping…
Executive Order to Keep More Water Supplies in the Delta
Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order that will allow for more water supplies to remain in the Delta. According to the order, “the Water Board shall consider modifying requirements…
Lawmakers Calling for Better California Water Management
…Biden and California Governor Gavin Newsom seeking action in response to the recent storms. “We ask you to maximize pumping of stormwater and unregulated flows in the Delta to the…
Week in Review: Newsom Signs Card Check Legislation & Farm Bill Needs for California Dairy
Despite opposition from agriculture and business groups, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the card check legislation AB 2183. Director of Regulatory and Economic Affairs for the California Milk Producers Council,…
California’s 30×30 Conservation Plan Moving Forward
The 30×30 conservation plan dictated by an executive order from Governor Gavin Newsom is beginning to take shape. Initially signed back in 2020, the order commits California to conserve 30…