…Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program. The funding support will be made available for the planning and implementation of efforts to assist in compliance with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)….
California Farming By the Numbers Water Edition
…storage and conveyance projects. In addition, the Farm Bureau government affairs and federal policy team secured $855 million to assist with the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The team brought in…
Almond Update: ‘A Lot to Celebrate’ for the State of the Almond Industry
…the resiliency of the almond industry as a whole. Issues of water remain a challenge for producers, with drought conditions compounded by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. But growers have…
California Water Conveyance Upgrades Receive $100 Million in Support
…diversifying water supplies by supporting groundwater replenishment throughout the Central Valley and water recycling projects in Southern California. It’s a prudent investment in our water future.” The funding program to…
Nearly $150 Million Being Invested in 15 Sustainable Agriculture Projects
…working with partners to address groundwater over-use through a $10 million grant. The project will also include the development of educational programs and Extension efforts to support sustainable groundwater management….
Reclamation Awards Construction Contract for First Phase of Friant-Kern Canal Repairs
…a portion of the 33-mile stretch. This portion of the canal has lost more than half of its capacity due to subsidence—a sinking of the earth from groundwater extraction. The…
Drought Relief Waterbird Program Now Accepting Applications
…given the drought conditions,” said Luke Matthews, Wildlife Programs Manager for the California Rice Commission. “So, this program provides cost-share payments to help operate groundwater pumps to create that habitat.”…
USDA Offers New Insurance Option for Split-Apply Nitrogen
…as well as help runoff or leaching of nutrients into waterways and groundwater. This is because it’s used in more targeted amounts over multiple applications, rather than one large application….
Irrigation and Nutrient Management Webinar Happening Next Week
…over the impact of biostimulants on strawberry yield and nitrogen uptake, strategies for minimizing pesticides, nutrients, and sediments in surface water, along with an overview of groundwater basin conditions. Water…
Public Good Achieved Through Agricultural Regulations Warrants Public Support
…2012 to 2018. That figure represents regulations that include those designed to protect consumers as well as agricultural workers. However, many of the regulations such as the Sustainable Groundwater Management…
Cost of Regulatory Compliance More Than Triples in Six-Year Period
…a couple of years later. Because some of these additional requirements with respect to groundwater allocation and also water quality have now been further phased in.” Hamilton noted that the…
Partnerships Sought for Restoring Wetland Ecosystems
…improve downstream water quality, recharge groundwater, bolster wildlife habitat, and help mitigate flooding impacts. State and local governments are eligible to participate, as well as non-government organizations and American Indian…
Latest Developments with Proposition 1 Grant Programs
…Resources Control Board (State Water Board) will also be accepting applications for the Proposition 1 Groundwater Grant Program (GWGP). Californians passed the initiative back in 2014 with $900 million being…
Almond Update: Additional Conservation Assistance for Drought Impacted Regions
…encouraged through the development process. Those are whole orchard recycling and also groundwater recharge,” said Roseman. “I know they’re still looking at the list of practices and trying to figure…