…Reality Water continues to dominate the conversation. While critics argue California has underbuilt infrastructure, Ross pointed to major regional investments in conservation, groundwater cleanup, and storage. Still, large-scale projects remain…
California Ag Secretary Karen Ross Discusses Future of Farming, Water, and Regulation Challenges
…storage, groundwater cleanup, and large-scale projects like Sites Reservoir. However, she acknowledged that funding and permitting remain significant hurdles. Beyond water, the conversation turned to regulation and the burden it…
Chad Bianco on California Agriculture: “Common Sense Can Fix What’s Broken”
…that water provided to agriculture not only supports crops but also replenishes groundwater aquifers, benefiting the broader population. He described this as a naturally sustainable system that functions best when…
California Water Crisis: Can It Be Fixed?
…groundwater pumping across key farming regions. For the first time, many growers are facing reduced surface water and groundwater at the same time—a combination Cederquist describes as deeply problematic. “If…
California Water Challenges Take Center Stage as Experts Call for Urgent Action
…storage in California, and that needs to be fixed.” Cederquist also pointed to the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) as a major factor shaping the future of…
California Water, SGMA, and the Future of Farming
…of SGMA Another major shift came in 2014 when California passed the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The law requires regions across the state to bring groundwater pumping into balance…
California Water Debate: Can Farming’s Future Be Secured?
…on water supply issues and the impacts of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). During the interview, Vanden Heuvel explained how SGMA and groundwater sustainability plans are reshaping agriculture across…
John Duarte Calls for Water Abundance in California
…months earlier, making smarter decisions about: Reservoir releases Groundwater recharge Flood control space Irrigation allocations With better forecasting, Duarte believes water allocations for farmers could become more reliable while also…
California Water, Energy, and Policy: Duarte, Vanden Heuvel Break It Down
…1970s and increased reliance on groundwater have significantly reshaped the state’s water system. Vanden Heuvel also discussed the impact of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and how groundwater regulation…
R7 Enterprises: Dave Roberts on Water, Lemons & California’s Farming Future
…remains one of Roberts’ biggest concerns. While recent wet winters helped replenish supplies, the implementation of SGMA (Sustainable Groundwater Management Act) could permanently reshape farming in the Central Valley. Roberts…
California Water, Energy, and Resource Policy: A Conversation with Edward Ring
…salmon. Recharge and groundwater management: Utilizing excess stormwater to recharge aquifers could restore depleted groundwater while supporting agricultural needs without impacting contracted water allocations. Ring stresses the importance of collaboration…
Edward Ring Says Energy Abundance Could Transform California’s Water and Agriculture Future
…would unlock solutions across the board, from desalination and groundwater recharge to advanced water filtration and inter-basin transfers. The conversation also circled back to forestry and environmental management. Ring noted…
Edward Ring: Dredging the Delta Could Unlock Millions of Acre-Feet for California
…dry when pumps are operating. In his view, this is one of the rare opportunities where agricultural, urban, and environmental interests could align. Ring also addressed groundwater recharge. During recent…
Richard Kreps Says Pistachios, Water, and Common Sense Must Lead California Forward
…forces growers to fallow land, rely on groundwater, or abandon opportunities — all while still paying for water they never receive. From an agronomic perspective, Kreps urged pistachio growers to…