The Center for Biological Diversity intends to sue Trump and the Army Corps of Engineers for illegally expediting approval of energy projects at the detriment of endangered species. By Edvard Pettersson, Courthouse News Service President Donald Trump’s declaration of a...
A new report examines how atmospheric changes contributed to January’s devastating Southern California wildfires By Elyse DeFranco, Desert Research Institute...
By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water A 12th groundwater agency sprang into being Tuesday after a marathon meeting of the Porterville Irrigation District, which voted to formally break ties with the embattled Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency. Though the move was...
Press release from Restore the Delta: Restore the Delta joined over 100 organizations in sending an urgent letter to Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob...
Important recent milestones build momentum Today, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) issued an Incidental Take Permit (ITP) for the Delta Conveyance Project. The ITP represents a significant milestone in the progress of the Delta Conveyance Project, which...
By the State Water Resources Control Board Water Code section 1242.1 allows parties to divert for groundwater recharge without a water right if in compliance with certain requirements. On January 31, 2025, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-16-25 to facilitate...
By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water A proposal to change the guidelines for California’s $90-million farmland retirement program has literally stopped numerous projects in their tracks. “Right now, all implementation projects are basically stopped,” said Reyn Akiona of Valley Eco, a...
