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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “water supplies”

‘Newsom Stepped Up This Year’ in Response to Water Conditions

Brian German May 1, 2023 Agri-Business, Water

Governor Gavin Newsom made some significant moves this year when it comes to water. Multiple administrative adjustments were made in response to the influx of storm systems that came through …

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California Farm Water Coalition (CFWC)water managementwater supplies

Wet Weather in 2023: ‘What it Screams for is More Storage’

Brian German April 25, 2023 Agri-Business, Water

The cyclical nature of California’s weather patterns emphasizes the need for water infrastructure improvements. Most of the state’s water storage reservoirs are already well above average, with some nearing or …

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California Farm Water Coalition (CFWC)water infrastructurewater supplies
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Full Allocations for California Water Projects

Brian German April 20, 2023 Agri-Business, Water

Full allocations have been made for California water projects. After substantial rain and snow blanketed the state, reservoirs are nearing capacity. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is increasing forecasted …

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California Department of Water Resources (DWR)Central Valley Project (CVP)State Water Project (SWP)U.S. Bureau of Reclamationwater supplies
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‘Interesting to See’ How Wet Season Impacts Groundwater Basins

Brian German April 18, 2023 Agri-Business, Water

California’s wet water year could have some sizable implications when it comes to groundwater levels. Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition, Mike Wade said it will take some …

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Substantial Increase for Central Valley Project Water Allocations

Brian German March 29, 2023 Agri-Business, Water

Central Valley Project water contractors will be receiving more water after an announcement from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Water supply allocations have been increased significantly from the initial announcement …

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Central Valley Project (CVP)U.S. Bureau of Reclamationwater supplies

Recent Storms Help to Double SWP Allocation

Brian German March 24, 2023 Agri-Business, Water

Several storm systems have substantially increased the state’s snowpack. As a result, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) is increasing water allocations for the State Water Project (SWP). The last …

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Western Water Supply Issues to be Addressed in New USDA Strategy

Brian German February 28, 2023 Agri-Business, USDA-NRCS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is continuing efforts to address western water supplies through new approaches. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will be working to mitigate challenges through …

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conservationNatural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)water suppliesWaterSMART

Water Board Suspends Flow Restrictions to Improve Water Storage Opportunity

Brian German February 24, 2023 Agri-Business, Water

The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has decided to improve water storage levels after an Executive Order from Governor Gavin Newsom. Pumping requirements in the Delta have been suspended, …

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Sacramento-San Joaquin DeltaState Water Resources Control Boardwater managementwater supplies

California Water Mismanagement Called Out by Lawmakers

Brian German February 21, 2023 Industry, Water

Several lawmakers point to California’s water mismanagement as being one of the biggest hurdles that growers are dealing with. The issue was highlighted during a press conference at the World …

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Doug LaMalfaJohn DuarteKevin McCarthywater managementwater supplies
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Executive Order to Keep More Water Supplies in the Delta

Brian German February 17, 2023 Agri-Business, Regulation, Water

Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order that will allow for more water supplies to remain in the Delta. According to the order, “the Water Board shall consider modifying requirements …

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Central Valley Project (CVP)Sacramento-San Joaquin DeltaState Water Project (SWP)water supplies

California Snowpack Already Well Above April 1 Average

Brian German February 1, 2023 Agri-Business, Water

Readings from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) indicate that three weeks of storms have brought significant improvements to the California snowpack. At the second manual snow survey of …

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California Department of Water Resources (DWR)manual snow surveysnowpackwater supplies

SWP Allocation Increased to 30 Percent After Weeks of Storms

Brian German January 30, 2023 Agri-Business, Water

In response to improved hydrological conditions, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) has updated State Water Project (SWP) deliveries. The SWP allocation has now been increased to 30 percent, after …

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Lawmakers Calling for Better California Water Management

Brian German January 13, 2023 Agri-Business, Water

As California experiences several atmospheric rivers bringing substantial precipitation to the state, lawmakers are highlighting the need for better water management. The storm systems are providing much-needed support to the …

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Sites Reservoir Receives More Funding as California Experiences Substantial Rainstorms

Brian German January 6, 2023 Agri-Business, Water

The Sites Reservoir project has received additional funding support from the Bureau of Reclamation. Last week, the project received $80 million through the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act …

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Sites Reservoir Projectwater suppliesWater System
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