…in the world. It’s known for its fertile soils, long growing seasons and a developed surface and groundwater supply,” said Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen. “In 2014, Fresno…
Five Lessons for California from Australia’s Drought
…in California, water agencies are working to diversify water supply, including using groundwater (although this has been over-utilized in some areas), desalinating seawater or brackish water, and recycling water. To…
Almond Board: Nitrogen Sampling
…leaching into and contaminating groundwater. Nitrates in groundwater is a regulatory issue governed by the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program, which requires all growers in California to prepare a nitrogen management…
State Water Project Allocations Doubled
…major exception of groundwater depletion. The severe drought that began in 2012 has diminished water supplies to all sectors. California communities have been ordered to reduce overall water use by…
Nigiri Project Mixes Salmon and Rice Fields
…salmon to access and use its floodplain areas could make a huge difference for salmon while also helping to recharge groundwater and improve flood safety.” Four years of fast-growing fish…
DWR Draft Regulations for Managing Groundwater Basins Sustainably
…further solicit public input on the draft regulations. The final Groundwater Sustainability Plan regulations will also take public comment into consideration. For more information regarding California’s groundwater please visit: http://www.water.ca.gov/groundwater/index.cfm…
Almond Board: More on AIM
…unique strength of the California Almond industry — its acreage — to accelerate natural flood-year recharge of groundwater aquifers that are collectively California’s largest water storage system. This initiative will…
Negative Press Fueled by Social Media
…in balanced coverage. Water intensity of almonds and groundwater usage are two of the most discussed topics. ABC is rapidly responding to negative stories and correcting misinformation. Read more from…
USDA, Partners to Invest $720 Million in Conservation Projects
…and wildlife. Conservation activities will focus on developing landowner plans; acquiring easements; layering multiple practices in key riparian corridors, groundwater basins and floodplains; and implementing riparian corridor restoration, water conservation…
Commentary: Farmers Must Stay Engaged in Groundwater Planning
…and ranchers—to be especially knowledgeable of groundwater and its politics. In addition, groundwater users must stay informed about how Groundwater Sustainability Plans are developing. Plans can require groundwater users to…
Welcome Rains May Be a Challenge to Almond Blossoms
Storms that have been rolling in off the Pacific, helping to fill reservoirs and recharge groundwater, may be a challenge for almond growers should they coincide with the upcoming almond…
21 Groundwater Basins Identified as Critically Overdrafted
…critically overdrafted basins and the statewide map of critically overdrafted basins here: http://www.water.ca.gov/groundwater/sgm/cod.cfm For more information regarding California’s groundwater please visit: http://www.water.ca.gov/groundwater/index.cfm While the early winter rain and snowpack are…
State Water Project Allocation Boosted
…significantly ease statewide conditions, with the major exception of groundwater depletion. The State Water Project (SWP) delivery estimate (allocation) may be increased further if storms continue to build rainfall and…
Attorney General Harris ‘Green Lights’ Signature Gathering Effort for High-Speed Rail Funds to Water Storage
…water use priorities, it also redirects unspent High Speed Rail Proposition 1A (2008) and some Proposition 1 (2014) water bond funds to build new surface water and groundwater storage projects,…