By Justin Fredrickson, environmental policy analyst for the California Farm Bureau The epic California dry spell that even not-so-old drought historians like to call attention to—1976-77—tracks uncannily close to our current exceptional drought conditions of 2020-21. Sadly, California’s statewide water...
An interview with Water Forum Executive Director Jessica Law on climate change, equity and shaping a groundbreaking agreement for the next 20 years Article written by Matt Weiser The Sacramento Water Forum is a unique organization founded around the idea...
By Justin Fredrickson, environmental policy analyst for the California Farm Bureau We’re in a drought again—and a bad one—and that means a lot of attention to the way farmers and ranchers use water. Some of that attention is sympathetic, via...
The Biden administration should issue a ruling that the Shasta Dam project is not feasible because of tribal rights and environmental impacts. By Chief Caleen Sisk, spiritual leader of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe Earlier this week, American Rivers released a...
The Department of Water Resources should enhance groundwater protection with changes to California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. By Jeanette Howard,...
By Danny Merkley, California Farm Bureau Federation Each March, those of us involved in water policy commemorate National Groundwater Awareness Week. Because groundwater represents such a precious resource to California farmers and ranchers, Farm Bureau works to promote groundwater awareness...
