…Collaborative DERA projects, including those awarded in the Pacific Southwest, please visit: http://www.westcoastcollaborative.org. For more information about EPA’s National Clean Diesel campaign and the awarded DERA projects nationally, visit www.epa.gov/cleandiesel….
Funding for Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
…user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability and…
Water Bill with Drought Relief on President’s Desk
…projects. The water bill directs $30 million to desalination projects, $150 million to water recycling and water conservation projects, $335 million to groundwater and surface storage projects and $43 million…
Lukewarm Reaction to Pruitt, EPA Chief Nominee
…fan of the Renewable Fuels Standard, which Heitkamp says, “Gives her pause.” Heitkamp does share Trump’s concerns regarding over-regulation, but she “also wants clean air and water. If we’re going…
Incentives for Conservation Reserve Program Participants
…land and water on over 400 million acres nationwide. Read more about USDA’s record conservation outcomes under Caring for our Land, Air and Water: Preserving Precious Natural Resources for Tomorrow….
Meeting Growing Demand for Organic Products
…have resulted in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating…
EPA: Nutrient Pollution Widespread in Lakes
…too much nitrogen and phosphorus. Excess nutrients can cause algae blooms, lower oxygen levels, degraded habitat for fish and other life, and lower water quality for recreation. The National Lakes…
New Map Shows CA’s Dependency on Delta Water
…Fullerton, Oxnard and more Unfortunately, the infrastructure that moves this water is inefficient and out of date leaving a major source of clean water at risk. WaterFix is the state’s…
Ross Updates Almond Industry on Focus
…the statewide water efficiency program grants to help growers improve water efficiency. We will continue the dairy digestor program that turns methane into low-carbon transportation fuels and other energy forms,”…
Conservation Opportunities to Improve Water Quality
…new CRP practices to protect water quality and adds an additional 1.1 million acres targeted to benefit wildlife, pollinators and wetlands. “The Conservation Reserve Program is an extremely popular voluntary…
Easy-to-Harvest Raisin Grape Reduces Production Cost
…the vine was initially irrigated, then denied water for two weeks, and finally given a 50-percent water treatment. Results showed that the “shock treatment” saved the most water, but it…
Western View: Pulse Irrigating Saves the Farm
…the frequent short bursts. They had found a better way to water. Their pulse irrigation method utilizes new technology to monitor their trees’ water, and now reduces their water demand…
Senate to Consider WRDA Conference Report
…his intention to consider the conference report. He says the bill will “invest in our nation’s waterways infrastructure, enhance commerce and support safe and reliable water sources.” The measure includes…
The California Kitchen: Gingerbread
…Ground Ginger Ground Cinnamon ¼ t Salt ½ Cup Sugar 1/2 Cup shortening 1 Egg 1/2 Cup Molasses 1 t Baking Soda 1 ½ t Warm Water To get the…





















