…the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) to increase water deliveries to most customers of the State Water Project (SWP) by an additional 204,000 acre-feet (AF). The modest increase in…
Zero Allocations…Again
…receive zero allocation for surface water and everything and everybody else gets something. “Two years in a row zero allocation is the message while other parties receive an allocation for…
Fresno County Farm Bureau Issues Statement on Water Supply for County’s Federal Water Contractors
Statement by CEO/Executive Director Ryan Jacobsen: “Today’s announcement of an initial percent water allocation for Fresno County’s East (Friant) and West side federal water contractors will greatly affect its $6.44…
CFBF Leader on Water Shortage, CVP Zero Allocation
…cutoff of water will prolong the impact of water shortages on farmers, their employees and rural communities. It’s maddening because California still struggles to manage water wisely and flexibly, especially…
Statement of Don Peracchi, President of Westlands Water District, on Bureau of Reclamation’s Allocation Announcement
…more than one million acres of highly productive farmland will once again receive a zero allocation of water this year should make one thing abundantly clear. The federal government’s Central…
What ‘Potential to Discharge’ Means to You
The term ‘potential to discharge’ is causing concern amongst growers when it comes to reporting irrigation practices to area water coalitions. What is ‘Potential to Discharge’ Local water coalitions mailed…
Farmers, Ranchers Call on Capitol Hill to Address Agriculture’s Needs
…Act, water regulation and biotechnology. “Congress needs to hear straight from farmers and ranchers about the issues and regulations that affect their ability to do their jobs each day,” Dale…
USDA Video: Measuring Snow for Spring Water Supplies
USDA has special snow measuring stations at high elevations to help gauge the amount of Spring water supplies, which is critical for areas experiencing drought. For more information go to:…
Mailers Asking for Irrigation Information
Mailers from area coalitions went out across the state recently to gather information in regard to the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program. Mailers Asking for Irrigation Information State water coalitions say…
Grape Industry Bracing for Dry 2015
Grape industry leaders are bracing for another dry year and want growers to keep conveying the water message to local decision makers. Bracing for Another Dry Year Even with the…
3rd Rustici Rangeland Science Symposium
…of the knowledge on animal sources and best management practices for waterborne microbial pollutants in grazed watersheds and the many challenges of using fecal indicator bacteria as predictors of water…
Manuel Cunha on Water Hearing
…to once again limit water to Central Valley farms, the effect that decision has on the community, and problems with the water hearing held Wednesday in Sacramento. Manuel Cunha interview…