…groundwater recharge, installation of pressurized irrigation systems, installation of solar generation systems, and irrigation technologies for energy efficiency,” said Cameron. “Our diversified farming practices encourage our biological systems to be…
Hope Remains for SB 559 Despite Failing to Pass in Legislature
…to lead a partnership for repairing a facility that benefits all of California and to achieve key policy goals related to achieving sustainable groundwater management and clean drinking water,” the…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-13-19
…SGMA and why infrastructure is needed for more groundwater recharge. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour…
SGMA Rollout Coming Along Smoothly
The implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) has presented some challenges, however it appears the overall process is progressing smoothly overall. Supervising Engineering Geologist with the Department of…
Infrastructure Needed for Groundwater Recharge
Infrastructure and volunteers are needed to make groundwater recharge successful in California. Many in the agriculture community were disappointed that not all of the surface water storage projects were fully…
Bill to Fix Friant-Kern Canal Continues Forward Progress
…irrigation and municipal supplies but also water for groundwater recharge,” said Alexandra Biering, Government Affairs and Communications Manager for Friant Water Authority. “In most years more than half the water…
Input Sought for Development of Climate-Resilient Water System
…address aging infrastructure. Agency officials are considering several questions relating to water issues facing the state, including the economic impact of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, how to implement…
Farm Bureau Endorses Senate Water Legislation
…surface or groundwater facilities,” he said. “Federal forestland must be actively managed for public safety, the environment and water supply.” Source: California Farm Bureau Federation Sponsored Content Gut Health for…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-28-19
…sales hit an all-time high, and input is sought for groundwater treatment program grants. All that and much more in today’s Farm City Newsday. About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-21-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. In today’s show, we hear about how a significant investment will be needed for groundwater…
Final Snow Survey of the Season Nearly Twice the Average
…ample water supplies this summer,” said DWR Director Karla Nemeth. “But it’s critical that it’s put to use replenishing groundwater basins and storage reservoirs for the next inevitable drought. Every…
Effort to Repair Friant-Kern Canal Passes First Hurdle
…issues as a result of over drafted groundwater basins. The bill seeks to appropriate $400 million dollars from the General Fund to require the Department of Water Resources to grant…
Upgrading California’s Water Grid for Future Needs
…of western water infrastructure and what will be required going forward. “One of the first priorities is to really think about groundwater as a more active part of this grid;…
Farm Bureau Seeks Action for Olive Growers
…premature development in rural areas; excessive costs to growers on redevelopment of land into other agriculture crops uncertainty with Sustainable Groundwater Management Act reductions in groundwater supplies; loss of tax…