SJV WATER: Kings County farmers face probation as state demands well registration, detailed pumping reports SJV Water Groundwater News May 29, 2024By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water Probation has started for the Tulare Lake subbasin and farmers will be getting a list...
SJV WATER: Last year’s groundwater recharge numbers were impressive but what about this year? SJV Water Groundwater News May 29, 2024By Jesse Vad, SJV Water This current, remarkably average water year – not last year’s barn burner – will be...
SJV WATER: Cover crops could enhance groundwater recharge – a lot – but agencies aren’t embracing the concept SJV Water AgricultureGroundwater News May 24, 2024By Jesse Vad, SJV Water Cover crops could be an important tool in groundwater management but are being unintentionally disincentivized...
SJV WATER: Kings County Farm Bureau blames one local water board for state intervention; demands heads roll SJV Water Groundwater News May 22, 2024By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water The fallout and recriminations in Kings County continue over the state Water Resources Control Board’s...
SJV WATER: Meeting notes; Accusations of secrecy, slander and horse “pucky,” pervade high desert groundwater discussions SJV Water Groundwater News May 20, 2024Meeting: Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority board of directors Date: May 15, 2024 Agenda and Packet: CLICK HERE First topic:...
SJV WATER: Kings County Farm Bureau sues state for placing the region on probation because of groundwater woes SJV Water Groundwater News May 18, 2024By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water The Kings County Farm Bureau and two of its farmer members have filed suit against...
SJV WATER: Sinking land, dry wells and accusations are plentiful in Kings County – but no solutions in sight SJV Water Groundwater News May 18, 2024By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water Relations among Kings County groundwater entities have gone from bad to worse after the state...
SJV WATER: Fresno water district plans to use a $5 million federal grant to sink more water SJV Water Groundwater News May 17, 2024By Jesse Vad, SJV Water Fresno Irrigation District (FID) received $5 million from the federal government for recharge projects. It’s...
SJV WATER: Meeting notes: More Kern water districts approve new groundwater plan in hopes of avoiding state intervention SJV Water Groundwater News May 17, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water Meetings: Arvin-Edison board of directors Wheeler Ridge-Maricopa board of directors Shafter – Wasco Irrigation District...
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...
