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California Water, Energy, and Resource Policy: A Conversation with Edward Ring

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…salmon. Recharge and groundwater management: Utilizing excess stormwater to recharge aquifers could restore depleted groundwater while supporting agricultural needs without impacting contracted water allocations. Ring stresses the importance of collaboration…

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Edward Ring Says Energy Abundance Could Transform California’s Water and Agriculture Future

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…would unlock solutions across the board, from desalination and groundwater recharge to advanced water filtration and inter-basin transfers. The conversation also circled back to forestry and environmental management. Ring noted…

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Edward Ring: Dredging the Delta Could Unlock Millions of Acre-Feet for California

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…dry when pumps are operating. In his view, this is one of the rare opportunities where agricultural, urban, and environmental interests could align. Ring also addressed groundwater recharge. During recent…

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Richard Kreps Says Pistachios, Water, and Common Sense Must Lead California Forward

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…forces growers to fallow land, rely on groundwater, or abandon opportunities — all while still paying for water they never receive. From an agronomic perspective, Kreps urged pistachio growers to…

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Shannon Douglas on California’s Big Five: Water, Labor, Regulations, Wolves, and the Future of Farm Tech

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…allocation, groundwater recharge planning, and real infrastructure. She expressed cautious optimism about renewed momentum for major storage projects like Sites Reservoir, saying there are signs of activity that could finally…

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Margaret Mims on Leadership, Water, and Why She’s Running for Fresno County Supervisor

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…coordinating groundwater management, recharge projects, and long-term planning. Mims also spoke about the importance of balanced decision-making, especially in a county as agriculturally diverse as Fresno. “Farmers are environmental stewards,”…

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California Water Solutions: Inside Turlock Irrigation District

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…difficult dam projects. According to Weimer, this approach has delivered real results for growers and the broader community. SGMA and Why Turlock Is Different The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)…

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AgNet News Hour Podcast: Water, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture

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…the Turlock Irrigation District (TID), highlights how local control, reliable surface water, and investment in technology can stabilize farming communities. Weimer explains how TID’s proactive management, floodwater capture efforts, groundwater

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Alexandra Duarte Talks Water, Agriculture, and Rural California in State Senate District 4 Race

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…serious concerns about the state’s implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), warning it could pit cities, farms, and counties against one another. Duarte pushed back against the idea…

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The Future of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom

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…biggest challenge for California agriculture. Groundwater restrictions under SGMA are forcing growers to reduce pumping immediately, leaving some permanent crops unwatered and pushing land out of production. The San Joaquin…

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Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour

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…operating freely. Increasing paperwork burdens take time away from actual farming. Water, Energy, and Affordability Pressures Groundwater restrictions are enforced ahead of SGMA 2040 benchmarks. Funding gaps prevent critical infrastructure…

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Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues

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…A long growing season Active participation in groundwater planning Farmers in the area are at the table as the county navigates SGMA (Sustainable Groundwater Management Act) requirements. While compliance isn’t…

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AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook

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…agricultural foundation—almonds, walnuts, rice, citrus, olives, cattle, and a major pollination sector—and emphasizes the region’s dependable water, quality soils, and active grower involvement in groundwater sustainability planning. She also discusses…