…A voluntary framework could negate the need for California’s lawsuit challenging the validity of the latest biological opinions and arguing that the federal biological opinions are unlawful. The lawmakers also…
Lawmakers Urge Governor Newsom to Reconsider Incidental Take Permit
…latest federal biological opinions. Under the California Endangered Species Act, pumping activities can be dictated on the basis of salmon populations. “DWR stated its intent to refrain from seeking “to…
Friant Division Contractors Getting More Water
…the latest biological opinions. “Given the relatively dry conditions throughout the state, this update is welcome news. The increase will allow Friant contractors to stretch their limited CVP water supplies…
Water Conflicts Continue as California Clashes with Federal Agencies
…the Department of Water Resources (DWR) for long-term operations of the State Water Project (SWP). At issue is that the ITP is contrary to the federal biological opinions that were…
EPA Looks to Reduce Time Required for Pesticide Registration
…of Conventional Pesticides from EPA utilizes pesticide usage information for the first time to assist with the biological evaluation process. The historical data used for biological opinions have been derived…
Week in Review: Spotted Lanternfly Concerns and Water Allocations and Litigation
…well as the impact the new biological opinions are having on the water allocation process. To receive stories like these directly in your inbox, sign up for the newsletter here….
Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit to Focus on Leveraging Innovation Through Skilled Workforce
…College; Marcus Shebl, vice president of operations at Taylor Farms; and Chrissie Davis, Northern California account manager, Koppert Biological Systems. All three of the morning panels will be held in…
Water Allocations Highlight New Biological Opinions and Need for Storage
…“There are a number of different requirements in our new biological opinions that differ from the previous biological opinion,” White explained. “However, given the dry conditions, we are now seeing,…
California Sues Trump Administration Over New Water Plan
…Northern District of California, urging the court to declare the adoption of the new federal biological opinions as unlawful. The lawsuit also challenges the validity of the latest biological opinions…
President Trump Signs New Water Delivery Rules: ‘You’ll Be Able to Farm Your Land’
…of Decision from the Department of the Interior which finalizes the new biological opinions which will allow additional water to flow through the Delta to southern regions in California. “It’s…
California Agriculture Absent from State of the State
…of how the state intends to regulate or prioritize water supplies. The address also omitted any discussion on the biological opinions and how those were going to be addressed moving…
IPM Achievement Award Winners Announced
…experiment with biological controls using predatory insects has now blossomed into a comprehensive program that prioritizes non-chemical pest control methods. The City of Irvine believes that this is the most…
2019 Research Project Reports Now Available from PD/GWSS Board
…ongoing work to address pest and disease problems. Researchers have been working to better understand Pierce’s Disease epidemiology, as well as evaluate various biological control methods. The progress report also…
Conflicting Year for Central Valley Water Users
…regarding the potential for more agreeable water management provided by updated biological opinions. The previous biological opinions that have been shaping the management of the State Water Project, as well…