…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
…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…
Drought Leads to Early Removal of Almonds
…giving up on this year’s crop, but he’s not giving up on next year.” For his own almond crop, Davis said he is hopeful that the groundwater in the Delano-Bakersfield…
Senator Galgiani Introduces Water Bond Legislation
…and restore the Delta, and to maintain adequate river flows for salmon runs and groundwater recharge, then it is crucial that we create more storage,” said Galgiani. “We must start…
Fresno County Farm Bureau Issues Statement on Water Supply for County’s Federal Water Contractors
…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
…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…
Drought influences dairy farmers’ feed plans
…said lack of surface water deliveries from the Friant Unit of the Central Water Project and inadequate groundwater supplies will likely force him to fallow 30 percent to 40 percent…
Farm Leader Welcomes National Focus on Drought
…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
…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…
Costa Introduces Drought Relief Legislation
…develop other water sources, such as groundwater wells and water purchases, for Central Valley Project wildlife refuges so that surface water saved can be used for drinking water and crops;…
FID Facilitates Emergency Banking To Provide Dry-Year Water For Small Valley Cities, Towns
…and Terra Bella in Tulare County – who contract with Reclamation for Friant Division water. Each of the affected communities has limited groundwater availability or none at all. An unprecedented…
Breaking News: Unprecedented Zero Water Allocation for CA
…the maximum permitted by contract – depending upon future snow survey results. Nearly all areas served by the SWP have other sources of water, such as groundwater, local reservoirs, and…
DWR Drops State Water Project Allocation to Zero, Seeks to Preserve Remaining Supplies
…to note that almost all areas served by the SWP have other sources of water, such as groundwater, local reservoirs, and other supplies. “It is our duty to give State…
Final State Water Action Plan Released
…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…