…resilience of our infrastructure. Governor Brown has called on all Californians to voluntarily reduce their water usage by 20 percent, and the Save Our Water campaign launched four public service…
NRCS and Forest Service Partner to Improve Forest Health
…improved fire suppression infrastructure such as water tanks and ingress/egress routes. Although these projects are focused on communities, most of these projects have identified wildlife, water, and economic stability benefits….
AFBF on Obama’s State of the Union Address
…advantage of expanded trade opportunities, however, we must upgrade our waterways transportation infrastructure and ports. We appreciate President Obama’s charge to Congress to pass a waterways transportation bill this year.”…
House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill
…biomass power Invests in research to promote productivity and new agricultural innovations Strengthens rural development initiatives to help rural communities upgrade infrastructure and create a better environment for small businesses…
Final State Water Action Plan Released
…and improve the resilience of our infrastructure. At the direction of Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr., a collaborative effort of state agencies, and nearly 100 substantive public and stakeholder comments…
Is Drought Declaration Enough?
…further evidence that we must invest in new water supply infrastructure, including storage and conveyance, to sustain the state’s economy and we must fix problems in the Delta. In the…
Breaking News: Westlands Water District on Governor’s Declaration
…is just further evidence that we must invest in new water supply infrastructure, including storage and conveyance, to sustain the state’s economy and we must fix problems in the Delta….
Possible Delay for Federal Water Projects Bill
…– incomplete chief of engineers’ reports on some projects and the overall WRRDA cost. Other outstanding differences – creation of a National Ocean Endowment Fund and a water infrastructure-financing bank….
Water Rally Thursday
…for building new water infrastructure. Their proposed solutions include water storage development, delta sustainability, and clean water for disadvantaged communities. In addition to the rally, they’re planning a bipartisan press…
Westlands Water District Supports California Agencies’ Request for Dialogue on Newly Released Draft Action Plan for Water
…critical actions are taken to increase water supply and improve the state’s water infrastructure. “This Action Plan comes at a critical time for the Westlands Water District and the people…
Almond Board: Water Regulations and Farmers
…topics and policies. He says there are several issues facing growers and it’s important to look at the bigger picture. He says infrastructure and supply are key issues. Vince Roos…
Water Issues Hurting Growers
…another difficult year. Jacobsen said the state needs a better water infrastructure that can hold water from wetter years and supply it to growers when it’s needed. He also said…
EPA Honors Fresno State’s WET Center
Receives Environmental Award for Efficient Water Infrastructure SAN FRANCISCO -The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Regional Administrator Jared Blumenfeld today recognized California State University, Fresno’s Water, Energy and Technology (WET) Center…