…successful conservation programs in the history of the country,” said Vilsack. “Today, CRP continues to make major environmental improvements to water and air quality. This is another longstanding example of…
The California Kitchen: Gorgonzola Quick Glazed Carrots
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing gorgonzola quick gazed carrots with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 lb. Carrots, 2 Cups water, 2…
Hands-on Help for New Producers
…the United States can be generally traced back to the advent of the 1862 and the 1890 Morrill Land Grant Acts. But for the first time, the Food, Conservation, and…
Positive Impacts from Extreme Weather Events
…see another dry year? Hear Lund run down the numbers. Lund and other water experts agree that even if there’s a significantly wet winter, water levels in reservoirs and aquifers…
Food Brings Us Together All Year – But Thanksgiving is Special
…are thankful for may bear a striking similarity to the things we shouldn’t take for granted, from prosperity and health to water, safe shelter, food and family. Not all of…
Including Small Water Agencies in Management
…reliable water supplies regardless of weather patterns. California depends on groundwater for a major portion of its annual water supply, and sustainable groundwater management is essential to a reliable and…
Turkey Thaw
…water and let it sit for 30 minutes and then you change the water every 30 minutes to keep the thawing going. If you don’t the water gets very cold…
Forming Local Water Management Proving Difficult
…climate change, and contribute to reliable water supplies regardless of weather patterns. California depends on groundwater for a major portion of its annual water supply, and sustainable groundwater management is…
Drought Making Water Management Discussions Public
It’s often said that California had no water management in the past, but that isn’t entirely true. The prolonged drought has made water management discussions public. Water Management Discussions Public…
CDFA Announces 2016 Funding for the SWEEP
…and other water projects that provide quantifiable water savings and greenhouse gas reductions. Prospective applicants must access the “Application Guidelines” at www.cdfa.ca.gov/go/SWEEP for detailed information on eligibility and program requirements….
USDA Announces $350 Million Available to Help Landowners
…the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), created by the 2014 Farm Bill to protect critical water resources and wildlife habitat, and encourage private owners to maintain land for farming and…
U.S. EPA Awards $1 Million Grant to Research Impact of Drought on Water Quality
…of PPIC’s Water Policy Center. The increased demand on water resources, climate change, population growth and aging water infrastructure systems pose substantial threats to water quality and public health, which…
Public Water Conversation in Central Valley
This slideshow requires JavaScript. The Los Angeles Times has a series called “The California Conversation“ and the event stopped in Clovis to start a public water conversation. Water managers, agriculture…
Almond Board: Water Issues and Yield
…years, it will take several seasons. Almond Update: Water Issues Doll says research has shown some interesting relationships between water, canopy and yield. Doll is one of several speakers at…