California is using federal dollars for infrastructure improvement to pilot placing solar canopies over parts of its aqueducts to improve green energy production. By Natalie Hanson, Courthouse News Service Canals in California may soon feature a new look — solar...
The Statutory Exemption for Restoration Projects (SERP), set to expire next year, has facilitated 48 restoration projects totaling over 20,000 acres California is known for strong laws protecting the environment; however, these policies meant to protect natural resources can unintentionally...
From the Central Valley Regional Water Board: Since 2018, third-party Coalitions within the Central Valley Region have been collaborating on the development of an assessment framework (Groundwater Protection Formula, Values, and Targets) to establish township-level nitrogen loading rates from irrigated...
California experts say recent storms signal a strong comeback for the state’s water supply — but much depends on how warm and dry the coming months are. By Natalie Hanson, Courthouse News Service California’s water resources look promising thanks to...
By Harrison Tasoff, UC Santa Barbara Groundwater is a critical resource around the globe, especially in dry regions, but it’s importance in sustaining ecosystems remains largely unstudied. There are many challenges in managing this precious resource for multiple purposes, including...
