Exceptionally wet winters drove a boom of grasses and shrubs that a record hot summer dried into the fuel powering...
By Christine Souza, Ag Alert California’s role in U.S. food security took center stage last week at a congressional field...
Draft EIS for federal water project favors unsustainable status quo, ignores Tribal and community needs A Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation on the continued operation of the federal Central Valley Project (CVP) favors corporate...
Drinking water contamination is a chronic, insidious threat in California’s rural communities. Some have been waiting for clean water for...
From the Salton Sea Management Program: The Salton Sea Management Program is utilizing an initial federal investment to add approximately...
The findings of a new global study on urban rainfall patterns underscore the importance for metropolitan areas to adapt to human-altered climate. By Bob Berwyn, Inside Climate News The world’s largest urban areas have an outsized influence on regional weather...
DRI scientists compare data from groundwater pumping meters with OpenET estimates in irrigated land to advance understanding of groundwater use....
NOAA FISHERIES: The Elwha River restoration: A case study in adaptive management for salmon recovery
Elwha River restoration project offers valuable insights into the complex ecological processes involved in dam removal and river recovery. By...
CV-SALTS 3rd quarter update The Salt and Nitrate Control Programs continue to progress as they work to improve water quality in the Central Valley and support local communities. Within the Nitrate Control Program, Priority 1 Management Zones (MZs) continue to...
Press release from the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District: The San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District (San Bernardino Valley),...
Report shows far more water can be pumped annually than IWVGA claims Press release from Searles Valley Minerals and Indian...
The Delta is home to over 200 non-native species and is among the world’s most invaded estuaries. These species, introduced by human activities, pose a significant threat to the ecosystem. The potential for more non-native species to arrive, coupled with...
By Gary Bobker, Senior Policy Director at Friends of the River, and Jon Rosenfield, Science Director at San Francisco Baykeeper...
From the San Joaquin River Restoration Program: Starting early morning, Tuesday, September 10, the San Joaquin River Restoration Program (Program)...
In July 2024, the Bureau of Reclamation released a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the long-term operation of the Central Valley Project (CVP) and the State Water Project (SWP) for public comment. The draft document considers revised operations of...