By Peter Hecht, Ag Alert As California agriculture braves a roller coaster of climate extremes, one sector—rice— faced a dramatic fall and rise in production in back-to-back years. A year ago, statewide rice acreage plummeted by 50% amid withering drought...
The Delta Reform Act and Delta Plan both emphasize the importance of designating the Delta under the National Heritage Area program. This designation aims to protect and enhance the unique cultural, historical, recreational, agricultural, and economic values of the Delta...
Officials celebrate start of $211 million High Desert Water Bank, Metropolitan’s largest-ever investment in groundwater storage From the Metropolitan Water District: After three years of construction, the first stage of a critical new groundwater storage project is complete and water...
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, investments in B.F. Sisk Dam expansion represent first approval of a major water storage project in California since 2011 From the San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority Today, the Department of...
New Mandate Would Crack Down on Cities, Let Corporate Growers Off the Hook – All for Minimal Water Savings A proposed regulation supported by the State Water Resources Conservation Board (SWRCB) would impose permanent water conservation mandates on about 400...