…and map details. PNAS Water Loss Maps The state of California has a globally important economy and a population exceeding 38 million. The state relies on its forested watersheds to…
The Western View: Water Projects
…and the streams and rivers are full, pouring water into Lake Shasta, which is a major water source for the California state water project – drinking water for southern California…
Ranches Surviving California Drought
…four years of drought, our grapes have helped us stay financially stable,” Kevin says. Bear Valley Ranch uses modern technologies to maximize water usage. “Whenever technology comes along, we try…
Snowpack’s Water Content Far Greater than One Year Ago
…Conditions” and “Drought” pages: Water Conditions Page: http://www.water.ca.gov/waterconditions/waterconditions.cfm Drought Page: http://www.water.ca.gov/waterconditions/index.cfm Everyday water conservation tips at Save Our Water: http://www.saveourwater.com Information on the State’s turf and toilet rebate program: http://www.saveourwaterrebates.com/…
Growing Organic, Conventional and GMO on the Same Farm
…uses drip irrigation wherever possible (such as on his tomato crops) to make the most of the available water. The farm is also starting work on a comprehensive groundwater recharge…
Climate Change and Diet
…high resource uses and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per calorie. Published in Environment Systems and Decisions, the study measured the changes in energy use, blue water footprint and GHG emissions…
Agri View: Digging Up Treasure
…have followed their hearts and have gone on treasure hunts that have resulted in locating buried treasures both beneath the ground and under the water. Others have located caches of…
Cultivate California Program Debuts with Website and Social Media
An outreach program describing how California farmers and ranchers use water efficiently to produce the food and farm products Californians depend on has debuted a website and social media feeds….
Snowpack Totals And California Drought
…snowpack and precipitation totals anytime? Visit the California Department of Water Resources for interactive maps. Latest Drought News The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) adopted a resolution…
San Joaquin Valley Citrus Growers Dodge Another Cold Night
…in the upper 20s and low 30s in most areas. Growers report running wind machines periodically throughout the night to elevate grove temperatures. Some growers also report running water during…
Agri View: Smart Phones
…The app also provides some useful feedback, including how much water the soil can store for plants to use, average monthly temperature and precipitation, and growing season length. LandCover simplifies…
Almond Board: AIM Initiatives
…groundwater aquifers that are collectively California’s largest water storage system. This initiative will also look for opportunities to recycle water from multiple sources, such as municipal wastewater, as a way…
EPA Announces $44 Million to Improve Water Quality, Infrastructure in Arizona, Nevada
…wide variety of water quality projects including watershed protection and restoration, water and energy efficiency, wastewater reclamation, and traditional municipal wastewater treatment systems including nonpoint source pollution control. The funds…
California Drought Always a Possibility
…Well Owners and Small Water Systems The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) adopted a resolution today authorizing the allocation of $5 million in funds to help residents…