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 …
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 …
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 …
Groundwater Recharge Considerations in Orchards
In recent years, the practice of groundwater recharge has become more common as a method of preserving water and ensuring the longevity of farmland. Karun Samran of Bapu Farming Company …
Agronomic Minute: Potential of On-Farm Groundwater Recharge
Drought conditions and the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) are putting a squeeze on California growers. Principal Analyst with the Almond Board of California, Jesse Roseman said …
SGMA Meeting Brings Varying Interests Together to Work Towards Common Action
A recent event in Visalia brought together a wide array of interests to discuss the impact of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). More than 400 people attended the SGMA …
More Than $350 Million Available for Groundwater Sustainability Projects
Over $350 million is being made available from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) to support groundwater sustainability. DWR has released Final Guidelines and Proposal Solicitation Package for the …
First Assessments of Groundwater Sustainability Plans Released by DWR
The first assessments of groundwater sustainability plans have been released by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). In lieu of waiting until the end of the two-year review period, …
DWR Awards Prop 68 Grant Funding to Six SGMA Projects
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is awarding funding support for six projects to address the impact of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). A total of $26 million in …
SGMA Assistance Bill Moving Through Legislative Process
Assembly Bill 350 seeks to help farmers and ranchers navigate the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The SGMA assistance bill would provide funding for technical support for …
SGMA Video Series Now Available in Three Languages
The Water and Land Use Series of videos is now available in Hmong as well as English and Spanish. The videos provide insight on how the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act …
New Addition Made to Bilingual SGMA Video Series
The latest update to a video series detailing the impacts of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) has recently been released. The bilingual SGMA video series is available on the …
Bilingual SGMA Video Series to Foster Better Understanding
State and local agencies are continuing to work to implement the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). With SGMA’s far-reaching implications, Ph.D. Candidate at UC Merced, Vicky Espinoza has created a …
Almond Update: CASP Benefits Handlers’ and Growers’ Sustainability
At the 2019 Almond Conference, the Almond Board of California had a session aimed towards explaining why handlers care if their growers are involved in the California Almond Sustainability Program …
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