Drought Brings New Attention to Groundwater

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…which includes expansion of groundwater storage capacity and improved groundwater management. During the coming months, state agencies said they will be soliciting input on actions to assure local groundwater managers…

EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Clarify Protection for Nation’s Streams and Wetlands

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…provide many benefits to communities – they trap floodwaters, recharge groundwater supplies, remove pollution, and provide habitat for fish and wildlife. They are also economic drivers because of their role…

Fresno County Farm Bureau Issues Statement on Water Supply for County’s Federal Water Contractors

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…Fresno County’s number one employer — agriculture — is at great risk. “Fresno County Farm Bureau calls for all community members to push for additional surface water and groundwater storage,…

Gov. Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce Emergency Drought Legislation

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…take action to conserve water.” In addition to the funding provided by the legislation, the bill calls for the California Department of Public Health (DPH) to adopt new groundwater replenishment…

Farm Leader Welcomes National Focus on Drought

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…and the need to recharge groundwater as important elements to solve long-term water problems. “The current regulatory structure fails to balance the needs of rural communities and farms with the…

President to Announce Drought Assistance During Visit Today

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…briefing resource agencies on the latest scientific and technical information regarding water management options and is monitoring groundwater availability and quality and studying the impacts of subsidence due to groundwater

Final State Water Action Plan Released

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…solid fiscal foundation for implementing near-term actions for the plan, recommending $618.7 million in funding for water efficiency projects, wetland and watershed restoration, groundwater programs, conservation, flood control, and integrated…