…as the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act comes into action. California’s water concerns are also gaining more attention in Washington, as even President Donald Trump has made several comments in relation…
Citrus Season Recap with CCM’s Casey Creamer
…water and how to prepare for the upcoming Sustainable Groundwater Management Act that comes into play in 2020 as well as ACP/HLB quarantine zones, tarping, and new regulations. CCM’s newest…
Survey Evaluating Energy Costs of Groundwater Pumping Remains Open
…to maybe inform any future efforts to reduce energy costs on farms.” Groundwater has been a significant topic of discussion due to the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act,…
New Report Details Options for Addressing Water Issues
…because the region is now having to implement the new groundwater law, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act,” said Director of the Water Policy for PPIC, Ellen Hanak. “That’s going to…
Reaction to First 2019 CVP Water Allocation
…it through the dry times, particularly with the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. “Food is a necessity of life, and the Central Valley is growing a significant part…
Farm Bureau Sues to Block Flows Plan for Lower San Joaquin River
…board plan fails to appropriately analyze its impact on surface water supplies and, in turn, how cutting surface water would affect attempts to improve groundwater under the Sustainable Groundwater Management…
Bay-Delta Plan Lawsuits Continue to Be Filed
…water district millions of dollars in the acquisition of alternate water supplies and increased reliance on groundwater. Many irrigation districts had been negotiating voluntary plans with state agencies to reach…
EPA and Army Propose New “Waters of the United States” Definition
…water during or in response to rainfall (e.g., ephemeral features); groundwater; many ditches, including most roadside or farm ditches; prior converted cropland; stormwater control features; and waste treatment systems. The…
Almond Board Invests $6.8 Million in Research
…precision irrigation technology and exploring replenishing underground aquifers through on-farm groundwater recharge. To ensure the safety of honey bees, essential to pollinating almonds, farmers work closely with beekeepers and follow…
Getting A Better Understanding of Water Conditions in Kaweah Sub-Basin
The groundwater collection project in Tulare County hosted by the Greater, Mid and East Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSA) is well underway. The goal is to gather information to develop…
Groundwater Collection Project Gathers Data by Flying Over Regions of Land
The Greater, Mid and East Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agencies are partnering on a project to collect groundwater data in Tulare County. The project will use low flying helicopters and other…
Low-Flying Helicopters Measure Groundwater in Tulare County
…“improve our understanding of groundwater in the region and greatly aid in our ability to comply with the state’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.” Similar projects have been conducted in regions…
California is a National Leader in Agricultural Conservation Investment
…the impending Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. “That has been one of our main resource priorities in the state, water quality and water conservation, and we have put in significant investment…
Water Works: Permitting Groundwater Recharge Projects
In today’s Water Works, brought to you by AquiMax, obtaining permits for groundwater recharge projects can be a difficult process due to the uncertainty surrounding what the State Water Resources…