SJV WATER: State grilling prompts Tulare County groundwater agency to make changes SJV Water Groundwater News October 8, 2024By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water The Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency board took several actions at a recent meeting following...
SJV WATER: Madera County farmland conversion program gets underway with $10 million in state funds SJV Water Groundwater News October 5, 2024By Jesse Vad, SJV Water Land owners can now officially submit proposals to Madera County to convert their ag land...
SJV WATER: State appeals Kings County judge’s groundwater injunction SJV Water Groundwater News October 1, 2024By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water The state Water Resources Control Board announced Monday it is appealing a Kings County judge’s...
SJV WATER: Valley residents already struggling with dry wells faced another problem this summer: Superheated tank water SJV Water Policy and regulation September 28, 2024By Jesse Vad, SJV Water First their wells went dry. Then this summer’s brutal heat wave made water in emergency...
SJV WATER: Tulare County irrigation districts try to ‘right the ship’ toward groundwater sustainability. But will it be enough? SJV Water Groundwater News September 26, 2024By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water Three Tulare County irrigation districts that recently found themselves in the state’s crosshairs over groundwater...
SJV WATER: Most well owners in Kings County will soon have to meter and register wells under local – not state – rules SJV Water Groundwater News September 25, 2024By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water Most Kings County farmers will begin metering and registering their wells by the end of...
SJV WATER: Gov. Newsom signs trio of water bills to fix long-term water problems in tiny East Orosi SJV Water Policy and regulation September 25, 2024By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water Residents of East Orosi played host to Governor Gavin Newsom Tuesday, who briefly stopped in...
SJV WATER: Ten years after the law known as SGMA changed California’s water world, what’s next? SJV Water Groundwater News September 20, 2024By Jesse Vad, SJV Water Monday marked the 10-year anniversary of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, (SGMA) which aims to...
SJV WATER: State puts second San Joaquin Valley groundwater basin on probation, with two exceptions SJV Water Groundwater News September 18, 2024By Lisa McEwen and Jesse Vad, SJV Water Farmers in southern Tulare County will face greater pumping scrutiny after the...
SJV WATER: Kings County judge rules against state Water Board in high-stakes groundwater case SJV Water Groundwater News September 13, 2024By Lois Henry, Lisa McEwen, Monserrat Solis The state Water Resources Control Board exceeded its authority, operated under a web...
SJV WATER: State Water Board staff gives two groundwater agencies a pass, keeps Tule subbasin on hook for probation SJV Water Groundwater News August 31, 2024By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water A final report released by state Water Resources Control Board staff Friday maintains its recommendation...
SJV WATER: State Water Board needs to get up to speed on Kern’s new groundwater plan, speakers say SJV Water Groundwater News August 31, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water The state came to Kern County Thursday night and got an earful. Water managers, farmers,...
SJV WATER: Kern disputes state’s take on its groundwater plan at first of two workshops SJV Water Groundwater News August 27, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water Calling the state’s review of the Kern subbasin’s newest groundwater plan “cursory,” a representative of...
SJV WATER: Kings County judge extends restraining order giving growers more time as they fight state pumping restrictions SJV Water Groundwater News August 22, 2024By Monserrat Solis, California Local News Fellow, SJV Water Kings County farmers will have more time to fight requirements from...
SJV WATER: Two sides attempt mediation to settle lawsuit over sinking Friant-Kern Canal SJV Water Groundwater News August 17, 2024By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water Attorneys for the Friant Water Authority and Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency agreed to mediation...
