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DWR: DWR releases groundwater conditions update highlighting first decade of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act

October 9, 2024

Latest report shows that local agencies have made great strides under SGMA, but climate extremes pose challenges From the Department...

SJV WATER: Whether pumping cuts come from state or locals, cuts are coming to Tulare County farmers

SJV Water

Groundwater News

October 8, 2024

By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water Water managers in two Tulare County groundwater agencies are scrambling to keep their farmers out...

SJV WATER: State grilling prompts Tulare County groundwater agency to make changes

SJV Water

Groundwater News

October 8, 2024

By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water The Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency board took several actions at a recent meeting following a severe grilling by state Water Resources Control Board members during the region’s probation hearing on Sept. 17. Board members...

SJV WATER: Madera County farmland conversion program gets underway with $10 million in state funds

SJV Water

Groundwater News

October 5, 2024

By Jesse Vad, SJV Water Land owners can now officially submit proposals to Madera County to convert their ag land...

SJV WATER: State appeals Kings County judge’s groundwater injunction

SJV Water

Groundwater News

October 1, 2024

By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water The state Water Resources Control Board announced Monday it is appealing a Kings County judge’s...

SJV WATER: Tulare County irrigation districts try to ‘right the ship’ toward groundwater sustainability. But will it be enough?

SJV Water

Groundwater News

September 26, 2024

By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water Three Tulare County irrigation districts that recently found themselves in the state’s crosshairs over groundwater extractions and subsidence are scrambling to show officials they are getting on the right side of “sustainability.” The boards of...

SJV WATER: Most well owners in Kings County will soon have to meter and register wells under local – not state – rules

SJV Water

Groundwater News

September 25, 2024

By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water Most Kings County farmers will begin metering and registering their wells by the end of...

AG ALERT: State Water Board agrees on probation for Tule Subbasin

Ag Alert

Groundwater News

September 25, 2024

By Christine Souza, Ag Alert Some farmers who rely on groundwater in portions of the Tule Subbasin in Tulare and...

NOW AVAILABLE: DWR Releases Second and Third Papers on Depletions of Interconnected Surface Water

Department of Water Resources (DWR)

Groundwater News

September 21, 2024

From the Department of Water Resources: To help Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) address the depletion of interconnected surface water (ISW) in their Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs), the Department of Water Resources (DWR) released the second and third in a series...

SJV WATER: Ten years after the law known as SGMA changed California’s water world, what’s next?

SJV Water

Groundwater News

September 20, 2024

By Jesse Vad, SJV Water Monday marked the 10-year anniversary of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, (SGMA) which aims to...

PRESS RELEASE: The Science Is In: Far More Water Can be Pumped Annually Than IWVGA Claims

Indian Wells Valley

Groundwater News

September 19, 2024

Press release from Indian Wells Valley Water District and Searles Valley Minerals The Indian Wells Valley Water District (District) and...

SJV WATER: State puts second San Joaquin Valley groundwater basin on probation, with two exceptions

SJV Water

Groundwater News

September 18, 2024

By Lisa McEwen and Jesse Vad, SJV Water Farmers in southern Tulare County will face greater pumping scrutiny after the state placed the region on probation following a lengthyhearing in Sacramento on Tuesday. State Water Resources Control Board members acknowledged...

AG ALERT: Order prevents enforcement actions in Tulare subbasin

Maven

Groundwater News

September 18, 2024

By Caleb Hampton, Ag Alert A Kings County judge ruled Friday that the California State Water Resources Control Board violated...

COURTHOUSE NEWS: California water board puts Tule Subbasin on probation

Courthouse News Service

Groundwater News

September 17, 2024

The board potentially could begin restricting water extractions in a year. The probationary status imposes only recording requirements and fees....

CAL MATTERS: ‘Unlawful regulation’: State suffers big setback in water lawsuit filed by growers

Cal Matters

Groundwater News

September 17, 2024

A judge slaps the state with an injunction, saying the water board overstepped its authority in Kings County: “There has been no review, analysis, or ability to challenge their conduct.” By Rachel Becker, Cal Matters Stay up-to-date with free briefings...