…species. The recycled water will offset a significant portion of local groundwater use, contributing to sustainable use of the basin and the recovery of groundwater elevations. The project will help…
Grower Taking Initiative to Recharge Groundwater
An abundance of rainfall earlier in the year has allowed many growers to implement strategies to recharge groundwater supplies. President and CEO of Woolf Farming and Processing, Stuart Woolf said…
LandFlex Opportunities Becoming Available to More Farmers
LandFlex opportunities available to farmers and ranchers will be expanding. The program offers incentives to producers to reduce demand for groundwater supplies and help comply with the Sustainable Groundwater Management…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-14-23
…to support agrivoltaics research and taking initiative on groundwater recharge efforts. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Water Board Authorizes More Than a Million Acre-Feet of Groundwater Recharge
…acre-feet of water. The diverted water has been used for groundwater storage, wildlife refuge support, along with other purposes. A total of nine temporary permits for groundwater recharge have been…
Week in Review: Budget Sees Ups and Downs & Recharging Groundwater Basins with Floodwater
…groundwater recharge basins. Citrus thrips are one of the most concerning pests for growers in the Central Valley, feeding on young fruit that results in scarring damage. H.R. 2, the…
Latest Flood-Related Executive Order Expands Diversion Flexibilities
…California is committed to supporting robust preparation, response and recovery efforts in this hard-hit region, and to using floodwaters to recharge our critical groundwater supplies where it’s safe to do…
California Moves to Recharge Groundwater Basins with Floodwater
Efforts to address floodwater in the Central Valley will include emergency diversions into groundwater recharge basins. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) made the announcement earlier this week. DWR will…
Week in Review: Snowpack Remains Strong & New Fusarium Resistant Strawberries
…several new varieties of strawberries available that are resistant to Fusarium wilt. Groundwater sustainability plans for 12 non-critically over-drafted groundwater basins have been approved by the Department of Water Resources….
A Dozen More Sustainability Plans Approved by DWR
Groundwater sustainability plans for 12 non-critically overdrafted groundwater basins have been approved by the Department of Water Resources (DWR). The announcement brings the total number of groundwater basins that have…
Week in Review: Red Scale Season Late This Year & Basin Impacts of Storms
…to be tenuous. California’s wet water year could have some sizable implications when it comes to groundwater levels. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation confirmed that pesticide use in the…
Full Allocations for California Water Projects
…the increased water allocation. Strong runoff conditions have also allowed for additional water to be made available for those that can store water, including through groundwater recharge. Reservoir storage on…
‘Interesting to See’ How Wet Season Impacts Groundwater Basins
…groundwater has been pumped over the preceding decades. We’ll want to see that data come out to show us how much our groundwater basins have recovered,” Wade explained. “That will…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 04-18-23
…wet season might impact groundwater basins, keeping an open line of communication with law enforcement helps to address ag crime, and the latest Agronomic Minute. Tune in to the show…