United States Interior Secretary Deb Haaland recently visited the Central Valley to see the California drought impacts in person. Hosted by Congressman Jim Costa, the farm tour and discussion also …
Newsom’s New Water Strategy: ‘Bold and Comprehensive’
Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new water strategy for California to address drought conditions created by extreme weather patterns. The plan outlined in California’s Water Supply Strategy, Adapting to a …
Coalition Seeks Targeted Action on Addressing Water Supply Shortfalls
More than 20 agricultural organizations are calling for a more targeted approach to improving water supply availability. In a letter addressed to Governor Gavin Newsom, the business leaders point out …
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 …
Reclamation Updates CVP Allocations and Operations
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) recently announced adjustments to water operations related to the Central Valley Project (CVP). After an exceptionally dry start to 2022, Reclamation has updated CVP …
Voluntary Agreements for Delta Water Established in MOU
A series of voluntary agreements related to water flows have been solidified with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU). The document outlines an eight-year plan to improve conditions …
Almond Update: Irrigation Maintenance the Focus of Next Training Tuesday
The next Training Tuesday webinar offered by the Almond Board of California (ABC) will focus on irrigation maintenance. With limited water supplies, ensuring irrigation systems are functioning at optimal efficiency …
Ag Groups Continue to Weigh-In on WOTUS Rulemaking Process
The proposed revision to the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) definition is continuing to draw comments from the agricultural industry. Many farming groups have voiced concern regarding the WOTUS …
Industry Engagement Encouraged for Proposed WOTUS Revision
Agricultural groups are continuing efforts to work with federal officials on the process for reworking the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. Industry organizations have raised concerns about replacing the …
Progress Report Details Water Resilience Portfolio Implementation
A report was released recently detailing the first 18 months of implementing the Water Resilience Portfolio. An Executive Order from Governor Gavin Newsom in 2019 called for the development of …
Republicans Call for Investment in Water Projects with State Surplus
State Republicans are calling on Governor Gavin Newsom to invest in water projects with California’s expected financial surplus. In a letter, the nine lawmakers point out that the construction of …
State Officials Abandon Voluntary Agreement Discussions
Voluntary agreement discussions to find amicable solutions for the management of water supplies in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta have come to an end. The California Environmental Protection Agency and California …
Ag Groups and Lawmakers Concerned by New Operating Plan for Water Projects
Several lawmakers and agricultural organizations have expressed concern regarding a new joint operating plan for California water projects. The environmental review process is being reinitiated for operating procedures for the …
Federal Officials Seek Review of Water Management Plans
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced its intention to once again update water management plans for California. Earlier in the month, Reclamation announced the reinitiation of consultation on its Long-Term …