…planning for the operation of the State Water Project,” Parks explained in the report. “Until it makes more progress, DWR will be less prepared than it could be to effectively…
Making Strides in Funding Water Infrastructure Improvements
…slow progression. However, federal support is helping move multiple water projects forward. Ongoing water infrastructure efforts such as the Sites Reservoir Project are demonstrating positive momentum. “Those are the things…
Sustainable Pest Management Grants Awarded by DPR
…One of the awarded projects focuses on reduced-risk control strategies for the emerging fungal pathogen Fusarium falciforme. Another project will study how soils can help suppress root lesion nematode in…
NRCS Investing $8 Million in Carbon Monitoring Efforts
…working with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to expand the overall effort. The four partners will be working on regional projects to measure and monitor carbon in the soil…
Newsom Seeks to Streamline Infrastructure Projects
…that could be streamlined through the package include the Delta Conveyance Project as well as water storage projects funded through Proposition 1. Newsom specifically highlighted the Sites Reservoir Project as…
Latest Flood-Related Executive Order Expands Diversion Flexibilities
…connects to the State Water Project system through the California Aqueduct. The diversions come at the request of the Kern River Watermaster. Through the order, excess amounts of water will…
California Moves to Recharge Groundwater Basins with Floodwater
…to put 200,000 acre-feet of water into the underground, utilizing existing facilities, doing projects like the temporary pump projects and it will go a long way in our road to…
Seeds for Bees Program Accepting Enrollment Applications
The Seeds for Bees program from Project Apis m. is now open and accepting applications. Enrollment for the 2023-2024 growing season officially began on April 1. The program is aimed…
Climate-Smart Commodities Initiative Begins Implementation
…with 29 projects involving 45 commodities already active. According to the project dashboard, six projects impacting 14 major commodities are underway in California. “Farmers, ranchers and forest landowners are on…
Organic Organizations to Provide $2.4 Million to Support Industry
…the program. The purpose is to support the provision of organic production training to agronomic groups and professionals. Matching funds are required as part of the program. The Organic Center-FFAR…
Full Allocations for California Water Projects
…State Water Project (SWP) deliveries. Additionally, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is increasing water supply allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors. “Water supply conditions and careful management of reservoir…
USDA Makes $20 Million Available to Improve Rural Broadband Services
…technical assistance resources. The funding is available for projects like feasibility studies, network designs, and broadband financial assistance applications. Support for the initiative is made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure…
IPM Technical Assistance Projects Receive $1.1 Million in Support
…project, IPM approaches can be developed for individual growers through one-on-one planning sessions. A pilot incentives program will also be created to help farmers with the transition. Additionally, the project…
USDA Investment in Rural Renewable Energy
…project will provide long-term energy security to an indigenous community and other low-income households, including seniors and veterans. These projects follow the announcement of the first REPP award, announced in…