By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water One of multiple charges in a lawsuit that pins blame for the perpetually sinking Friant-Kern...
By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water Subsidence has reared its head again as a key factor cited by state Water Resources...
By Christine Souza A state determination that Southern California steelhead trout merit additional protections could mean tighter water restrictions, according to agricultural groups and water districts. California Farm Bureau environmental policy analyst Justin Fredrickson said strengthening protections for the Southern...
By Franco Montalto, Drexel University “When it rains, it pours” once was a metaphor for bad things happening in clusters....
State water officials say California needs five consecutive winters like 2023 to recover from years of drought-induced overpumping. By Natalie...
A federal judge ruled that Coyote Valley Dam’s flood control operations stir up sediment in the water, which can harm the fish. By Michael Gennaro, Courthouse News Service A federal judge ruled Monday afternoon that a California dam harms endangered...
The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is undergoing continual and often rapid change. This poses challenges in predicting and preparing for the...
Although the 2024 water year has not been as dramatic as the year prior, researchers say the snowmelt forecast paints...
State protection of groundwater proceeds with third subbasin hearing To ensure the long-term viability of groundwater supplies in portions of Tulare and Kings counties, the State Water Resources Control Board today released a public notice for a Nov. 5, 2024,...
DWR’s Spring Groundwater Conditions Report Reveals How Much was Captured and the Challenges that Remain for Long-term Sustainability From DWR...
By Lois Henry, SJV Water The 5th District Court of Appeal issued an order Friday that stayed the injunction requiring...
The city discharges billions of gallons of untreated sewage water onto its beaches and into San Francisco Bay and its tributaries every year, according to the federal complaint. By Hillel Aron, Courthouse News Service The federal government sued the city...
From the US EPA: The Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Attorney...
By Jesse Vad, SJV Water Water systems will need to comply with new rules on contaminants at the state and...
California State Water Resources Control Board staff members have recommended probationary status for the Tule Subbasin in the Tulare County farming region over inadequate groundwater sustainability plans by local agencies. A hearing is set for September. By Christine Souza, Ag...