A proposal from Governor Gavin Newsom that would pass COVID-19 costs onto employers was the top story this week. Groundwater Sustainability Plans in the San Joaquin Valley appear to be…
San Joaquin Valley Groundwater Plans: ‘Probably Not Realistic’
A recent review of groundwater plans for the San Joaquin Valley indicates that the methods for achieving sustainable levels determined by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act may not be feasible. …
150 Ag and Water Groups Call for Water Relief
…water conservation, water recycling, watershed management, conveyance, desalination, water transfers, groundwater storage, and surface storage are all needed for a diversified water management portfolio and such efforts MUST be included…
Friant Division Contractors Getting More Water
…and potential subsidence concerns associated with the over-pumping of the groundwater basin that occurred during the most recent drought.” Supplies for the Friant Division come from water delivered from Millerton…
Water Conflicts Continue as California Clashes with Federal Agencies
…comply with state groundwater regulations.” The ITP covers Delta smelt, longfin smelt, winter-run Chinook salmon and spring-run Chinook salmon, which are protected under the California Endangered Species Act. The issuing…
Sorghum Provides Multiple Areas of Value as Dairy Forage
…Groundwater Management Act. “I think that the growers who are sticking with growing sorghum in the San Joaquin Valley are those who are recognizing that the future of their farming…
The Western View: New Water Rules Spell Disaster
…sounds like a good idea. To stop over drafting our groundwater, the state will now require water users to replace what they take – to allow surface water to soak…
Water Supply Restrictions to Have Billion-Dollar Impact
…will be affected by water policy in the coming decades, incorporating changes in groundwater availability as part of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, as well as changes in surface water…
Tracking the Impact Water Regulations Have on Agricultural Land Values
…land assessment moving forward. The industry has been preparing for the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) for quite some time and it has already been having an…
Conflict Between SGMA and California Water Rules
Some of the California water regulations may be at odds with some of the provisions of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The guidelines established under the Waters of the…
California Unlikely to Benefit from New Navigable Waters Protection Rule
…exactly where they stand in terms of waters of the United States,” Wade noted. Regulatory issues related to water have become even more prominent as the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act…
Almond Update: First GSA Plan Deadline for SGMA This Month
The first major deadline for the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act is January 31. Agencies for critically over-drafted basins will submit their sustainability plans to the state for consideration. Almond Board…
Moving Forward with the California Water Portfolio
…place.” Another important factor that will play a critical role in California’s water management approach moving forward is the process of groundwater recharge. The multiple agency’s that are involved with…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Technology and Food Safety, Part 2
…the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and how it differs in the Salinas Valley, and some of the critical water issues producers in Monterey County are experiencing. She also touches on…