…scarcity. In May 2013, Governor Brown issued an Executive Order to direct state water officials to expedite the review and processing of voluntary transfers of water and water rights. For…
“Voices from the Land” Conservation in American Agriculture Briefing Highlights Environmental Award Winners
…farming a “sensitive” piece of land, upstream of Louisville’s drinking water source. Since then he has managed his operation to help protect water quality. The group discussed the need for…
Costa Introduces Drought Relief Legislation
…funds to water projects that can lead to increased water supplies; · Prioritize WaterSMART grants to provide emergency water supplies to communities at risk of losing access to water sufficient…
California Farm Bureau Supports Senate Bill to Address Water Crisis
With farmers and ranchers struggling against drought and subsequent water shortages, the president of the California Farm Bureau Federation said he welcomes Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s legislation tackling the state’s water…
Statement of Westlands Water District on California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014
…Project (CVP) and the California State Water Project (SWP). The legislation introduced today would provide much needed relief for the public water agencies that receive water from these projects and…
Aquaponics Curriculum Teaches New Fish Farming Techniques to Ag Students
…and using the water for the plants cleans and oxygenates the water for the fish. It’s an environmental balancing act that is mutually beneficial.” Demand for fish, especially in the…
Lucas: Agricultural Act of 2014 Marks a New Era for Farm & Food Policy
…and related silvicultural activities should not be treated as a point source under the Clean Water Act. Creates a permanent subcommittee within the EPA Science Advisory Board to conduct peer…
California’s Water Shortage Could Idle Hundreds of Thousands of Crop Acres
…tree and vine produce is only grown there. If things don’t turn around – California water managers have said the drought will force an unprecedented cutoff in state-supplied water sold…
Former CA Ag Secretary on Drought
Former California Secretary of Agriculture A.G. Kawamura discusses the state’s water crisis. CLICK HERE to listen to this report….
NRCS and Forest Service Partner to Improve Forest Health
…communities, watershed health and drinking water, contributing 80 percent of the water supply for Helena, Mont. Successful implementation of this project will protect public health and safety, reduce the risk…
House of Representatives Passes California Water Bill
…Nunes (CA-22), H.R. 3964, the Sacramento–San Joaquin Valley Emergency Water Delivery Act gained support from the entire California GOP delegation. The bill restores water reliability to California communities by codifying…
FID Facilitates Emergency Banking To Provide Dry-Year Water For Small Valley Cities, Towns
…“call” on Friant water releases by the San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors, the river’s historic water right holders. (The Exchange Contractors are entitled to receive their water supply from the…
USDA Announces $20 Million Available to Combat Drought
…here. Rep. Costa commented on the announcement stating this is a “good first step” and that “every drop of water is precious.” Hear all of Rep. Costa’s comment here. California…
USDA Launches Effort to Assist California Producers Affected by Drought
$20 million available for agricultural conservation enhancements on key agricultural lands WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced USDA will make $20 million available for agricultural water…