…as they make their way through the water system out through Golden Gate. As of April 10, three percent of the fish that were recently released were already out past…
UC ANR extends information to more Californians online while social distancing
…visit http://mg.ucanr.edu/FindUs/. California Institute for Water Resources has created a new Water and COVID-19 web page that curates water safety, water use and water supply information. It includes links to…
Week in Review: Appealing for Regulatory Relief and $5 Billion Sought for Produce Industry
…new regulations. The citrus industry is working to navigate a tumultuous marketing year and lawmakers take issue with Governor Gavin Newsom’s approach to water policy. The most notable agricultural news…
Some Herbs You Can Grow in Water
…rooting about two weeks after being placed in water. For Peppermint, change the water every day. Keep your eye on oregano. When it grows in water, it grows fast! Once…
Reasons Why Leaves on Your Plants Turn Yellow
…is either getting too much water or not enough. In many cases, a plant has yellowing leaves just because it is experiencing transplant shock and still getting settled into its…
Lawmakers Urge Governor Newsom to Reconsider Incidental Take Permit
…the administration of state and federal waterways. By issuing the ITP to the Department of Water Resources (DWR), the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) has essentially bypassed the…
The Western View: Cut Off Your Nose to Spite Your Face?
…Water flows from the wet North to the dry South by way of two separate entities. The state owns and operates the State Water Project, the Feds own and operate…
Friant Division Contractors Getting More Water
…and potential subsidence concerns associated with the over-pumping of the groundwater basin that occurred during the most recent drought.” Supplies for the Friant Division come from water delivered from Millerton…
Almost Impossible to Kill Houseplants
…watering and then just being left alone. The cast iron plant is an almost indestructible plant. Its very tolerant of irregular watering and, while it will deal with almost any light…
Dozens of Ag Groups Ask for Regulatory Pause During Pandemic
…notes that “agencies like the California Air Resources Board (CARB), Regional Water Boards, Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR), Cal/OSHA and others” should reevaluate priorities given the coronavirus situation. The group…
How to Safely Wash Your Fruits and Vegetables
…mold. Wash your hands for 20 seconds before and after handling fresh produce. Hold fruit under cool running tap water, gently rubbing it as you rinse it. Use a sharp…
Water Conflicts Continue as California Clashes with Federal Agencies
…does not go further in restricting water pumping, and farm groups and state water agencies are dissatisfied by DWR’s approach to water management. “The SWC and its member agencies do…
March Storms Had Nominal Impact on California’s Snowpack
…1 manual snow survey conducted by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) at Phillips Station reflected some noticeable gains from the month prior, but the measurements remain well below…
Almond Matters: Seasonal Priorities for Growers
…High-density plantings are particularly susceptible, as the increased amount of canopy creates a favorable microclimate for pathogens. “The trees are transpiring, they’re pulling water out of the ground, and putting…