Groundwater sustainability plans for 12 non-critically overdrafted groundwater basins have been approved by the Department of Water Resources (DWR). The announcement brings the total number of groundwater basins that have…
Week in Review: Red Scale Season Late This Year & Basin Impacts of Storms
…to be tenuous. California’s wet water year could have some sizable implications when it comes to groundwater levels. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation confirmed that pesticide use in the…
Full Allocations for California Water Projects
…the increased water allocation. Strong runoff conditions have also allowed for additional water to be made available for those that can store water, including through groundwater recharge. Reservoir storage on…
‘Interesting to See’ How Wet Season Impacts Groundwater Basins
…groundwater has been pumped over the preceding decades. We’ll want to see that data come out to show us how much our groundwater basins have recovered,” Wade explained. “That will…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 04-18-23
…wet season might impact groundwater basins, keeping an open line of communication with law enforcement helps to address ag crime, and the latest Agronomic Minute. Tune in to the show…
Substantial Increase for Central Valley Project Water Allocations
…Executive Director of the San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority, Federico Barajas said in a news release. “The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act requires more sustainable conjunctive use – but we…
Recent Storms Help to Double SWP Allocation
…to store water in their own system, which includes groundwater recharge projects. Water coming from the high flows in the system and moved into storage will not count toward formal…
Bill Introduced to Provide Clean Drinking Water for Rural Americans
…treatment technology grants directly to individuals and non-profits in rural communities. Currently, nearly 43 million households, primarily in rural communities, rely exclusively on groundwater delivered through private wells for their…
Week in Review: Groundwater Recharging Made Easier & Biden Budget Highlights Conservation
Governor Gavin Newsom is taking action to put the abundance of floodwater in California to better use through an executive order. President Joe Biden has released the President’s Budget for…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-16-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the positive experiences with groundwater recharge in almond orchards, annual California ag stats…
Almond Update: Grower’s Positive Experience with Groundwater Recharge
…they were using for the groundwater recharge project is strictly reliant on surface water. However, the data provided through the project will be significant for overall efforts to address groundwater…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 03-15-23
…aimed at educating industry members on what is expected and Newsom issuing an executive order to use flood water for groundwater recharge. Tune in to the show for these news…
Ag Order 4.0 Could Double Central Coast Cover Cropping
…cereal crop can be the most effective in minimizing the amount of nitrogen moving down into the groundwater. If adoption increases, it could put more strain on seed supplies. Brennan…
Newsom to Allow Easier Floodwater Capture for Groundwater Recharge
…come through California, the order seeks to facilitate more groundwater recharge efforts. The order temporarily suspends regulatory barriers for collecting rain and snowmelt to help recharge groundwater basins. The order…