SJV WATER: Report shows inflation has boosted the Delta tunnel cost to $20 billion – or more SJV Water Delta Conveyance Project May 17, 2024By Jesse Vad, SJV Water The controversial Delta Conveyance Project will cost $20.1 billion according to a new cost-benefit analysis...
SJV WATER: Kern agencies prepare to submit third groundwater plan in hopes it’s the charm that wards off state pumping takeover SJV Water Groundwater News May 10, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water In an effort to avoid the fate of their neighbors to the north, Kern County...
SJV WATER: Kern River combatants sent to their respective corners – for now SJV Water Water rights and water law May 9, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water Further legal action on the Kern River was put on pause Thursday morning following an...
SJV WATER: Friant lawsuit over sinking canal altered but moving forward SJV Water Groundwater NewsWater rights and water law May 8, 2024By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water One of multiple charges in a lawsuit that pins blame for the perpetually sinking Friant-Kern...
SJV WATER: Third San Joaquin Valley groundwater basin recommended for state probation SJV Water Groundwater News May 8, 2024By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water Subsidence has reared its head again as a key factor cited by state Water Resources...
SJV WATER: Appellate court stymies mandated fish flows in Kern River. But it won’t go dry – yet SJV Water Groundwater News May 3, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water The 5th District Court of Appeal issued an order Friday that stayed the injunction requiring...
SJV WATER: Regulators took aim at two water contaminants recently. But do regs go far enough or target the right players? SJV Water Water quality May 1, 2024By Jesse Vad, SJV Water Water systems will need to comply with new rules on contaminants at the state and...
SJV WATER: Water contractors disappointed, frustrated by small increases in allocations SJV Water Current Conditions April 27, 2024By SJV Water Increased water allocations from systems that move water from northern to southern California were met with disappointment...
SJV WATER: Kings County growers nix local groundwater fees as they face state actions aimed at curbing excessive pumping SJV Water Groundwater News April 25, 2024By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water Hundreds of landowners in the Tulare Lake groundwater subbasin overwhelmingly rejected proposed pumping fees this...
SJV WATER: From failed housing development to long-awaited groundwater bank, McAllister Ranch saga continues SJV Water Groundwater News April 20, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water More than 13 years after buying half of the 2,100-acre McAllister Ranch – a poster...
SJV WATER: Kern water managers concerned about new well permitting bill; “produced” water report and a new water/solar agreement SJV Water Groundwater NewsPolicy and regulation April 19, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water Wheeler Ridge-Maricopa Water Storage District Date: April 10, 2024 Agenda and Packet: CLICK HERE Main...
SJV WATER: State board puts first groundwater basin on probation SJV Water Groundwater News April 17, 2024By Jesse Vad, SJV Water The State Water Resources Control Board on Tuesday voted unanimously to put the Tulare Lake...
SJV WATER: Group files motion to compel city to comply with order for more water in Kern River SJV Water Water rights and water law April 16, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water Frustrated with the amount of water dribbling down the western reach of the Kern River,...
SJV WATER: Sewage backup in East Orosi renews frustration and allegations of dysfunction SJV Water Policy and regulation April 13, 2024By Jesse Vad, SJV Water Residents in the small town of East Orosi woke up Sunday to backed-up toilets and...
SJV WATER: Split opinions lodged at hearing on possible state takeover of groundwater use in Tule Subbasin SJV Water Groundwater News April 13, 2024By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water Four members of the State Water Resources Control Board got an earful on the future...
