…Executive Director of the San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority, Federico Barajas said in a news release. “The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act requires more sustainable conjunctive use – but we…
Recent Storms Help to Double SWP Allocation
…to store water in their own system, which includes groundwater recharge projects. Water coming from the high flows in the system and moved into storage will not count toward formal…
Bill Introduced to Provide Clean Drinking Water for Rural Americans
…treatment technology grants directly to individuals and non-profits in rural communities. Currently, nearly 43 million households, primarily in rural communities, rely exclusively on groundwater delivered through private wells for their…
Week in Review: Groundwater Recharging Made Easier & Biden Budget Highlights Conservation
Governor Gavin Newsom is taking action to put the abundance of floodwater in California to better use through an executive order. President Joe Biden has released the President’s Budget for…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-16-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the positive experiences with groundwater recharge in almond orchards, annual California ag stats…
Almond Update: Grower’s Positive Experience with Groundwater Recharge
…they were using for the groundwater recharge project is strictly reliant on surface water. However, the data provided through the project will be significant for overall efforts to address groundwater…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 03-15-23
…aimed at educating industry members on what is expected and Newsom issuing an executive order to use flood water for groundwater recharge. Tune in to the show for these news…
Ag Order 4.0 Could Double Central Coast Cover Cropping
…cereal crop can be the most effective in minimizing the amount of nitrogen moving down into the groundwater. If adoption increases, it could put more strain on seed supplies. Brennan…
Newsom to Allow Easier Floodwater Capture for Groundwater Recharge
…come through California, the order seeks to facilitate more groundwater recharge efforts. The order temporarily suspends regulatory barriers for collecting rain and snowmelt to help recharge groundwater basins. The order…
Week in Review: California on Pace for Record Snowpack & Budget Cuts Threaten Ag Incentives
…Department of Water Resources has issued decisions for groundwater sustainability plans for a dozen critically overdrafted groundwater basins. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines every…
Application Deadlines Approaching for EQIP and CSP
…replacing older on-farm engines with new, more efficient equipment. NRCS and Bureau of Reclamation WaterSmart partner projects are designed to bolster water infrastructure and delivery on farms. The Groundwater Recharge…
Week in Review: Delta Flow Requirements Waived & LandFlex Incentives Begin Rolling Out
Pumping requirements in the Delta have been suspended, allowing more water to be stored for later use. LandFlex grants are being issued to three Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) by the…
Six GSPs Approved and Another Six Deemed ‘Inadequate’ by DWR
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued decisions for groundwater sustainability plans (GSPs) for a dozen critically overdrafted groundwater basins. DWR has now provided determinations for 24 of the…
LandFlex Grants of $25 Million Awarded to Three GSAs
LandFlex grants are being issued to three Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) by the Department of Water Resources (DWR). A total of $25 million has been awarded by DWR and the…