…further solicit public input on the draft regulations. The final Groundwater Sustainability Plan regulations will also take public comment into consideration. For more information regarding California’s groundwater please visit: http://www.water.ca.gov/groundwater/index.cfm…
Almond Board: More on AIM
…unique strength of the California Almond industry — its acreage — to accelerate natural flood-year recharge of groundwater aquifers that are collectively California’s largest water storage system. This initiative will…
Negative Press Fueled by Social Media
…in balanced coverage. Water intensity of almonds and groundwater usage are two of the most discussed topics. ABC is rapidly responding to negative stories and correcting misinformation. Read more from…
USDA, Partners to Invest $720 Million in Conservation Projects
…and wildlife. Conservation activities will focus on developing landowner plans; acquiring easements; layering multiple practices in key riparian corridors, groundwater basins and floodplains; and implementing riparian corridor restoration, water conservation…
Commentary: Farmers Must Stay Engaged in Groundwater Planning
…and ranchers—to be especially knowledgeable of groundwater and its politics. In addition, groundwater users must stay informed about how Groundwater Sustainability Plans are developing. Plans can require groundwater users to…
Welcome Rains May Be a Challenge to Almond Blossoms
Storms that have been rolling in off the Pacific, helping to fill reservoirs and recharge groundwater, may be a challenge for almond growers should they coincide with the upcoming almond…
21 Groundwater Basins Identified as Critically Overdrafted
…critically overdrafted basins and the statewide map of critically overdrafted basins here: http://www.water.ca.gov/groundwater/sgm/cod.cfm For more information regarding California’s groundwater please visit: http://www.water.ca.gov/groundwater/index.cfm While the early winter rain and snowpack are…
State Water Project Allocation Boosted
…significantly ease statewide conditions, with the major exception of groundwater depletion. The State Water Project (SWP) delivery estimate (allocation) may be increased further if storms continue to build rainfall and…
Attorney General Harris ‘Green Lights’ Signature Gathering Effort for High-Speed Rail Funds to Water Storage
…water use priorities, it also redirects unspent High Speed Rail Proposition 1A (2008) and some Proposition 1 (2014) water bond funds to build new surface water and groundwater storage projects,…
Agri View: Biofuel Big Business
…because of groundwater pollution concerns. Interestingly, BMW’s MINI Hardtop appears to allow the use of 25% ethanol blends. The manufacturer states, “Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of 25%, i.e.,…
Growing Organic, Conventional and GMO on the Same Farm
…uses drip irrigation wherever possible (such as on his tomato crops) to make the most of the available water. The farm is also starting work on a comprehensive groundwater recharge…
Almond Board: AIM Initiatives
…groundwater aquifers that are collectively California’s largest water storage system. This initiative will also look for opportunities to recycle water from multiple sources, such as municipal wastewater, as a way…
EPA Announces $44 Million to Improve Water Quality, Infrastructure in Arizona, Nevada
…to filter pollutants and protect water quality, minimize the area and impacts of floods, reduce the burden on public drainage infrastructure, and increase groundwater recharge. EPA has awarded $820.3 million…
Groundwater Management a Costly Endeavor
Sustainable groundwater plans could be a costly endeavor for local groundwater agencies to put together and present to the state. Management a Costly Endeavor Local water entities have until 2017…