Groundwater News Archives ~ Page 15 of 53 ~ MAVEN'S NOTEBOOK

September 13, 2024

By Lois Henry, Lisa McEwen, Monserrat Solis The state Water Resources Control Board exceeded its authority, operated under a web...

COURTHOUSE NEWS: Judge tosses Napa winemaker’s fight over water wells

Courthouse News Service

Groundwater News

September 12, 2024

The judge found winemaker Jayson Woodbridge can’t show an injury since he hasn’t even applied for a well permit yet....

DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE: Groundwater Use Can Be Accurately Monitored With Satellites Using OpenET, New Study Finds

Desert Research Institute

Groundwater News

September 6, 2024

DRI scientists compare data from groundwater pumping meters with OpenET estimates in irrigated land to advance understanding of groundwater use. By Desert Research Institute Drought is a widespread concern in the Western U.S., and water managers across the region are...

PRESS RELEASE: Technical working group gives new findings on Indian Wells Valley basin safe yield

Indian Wells Valley

Groundwater News

September 6, 2024

Report shows far more water can be pumped annually than IWVGA claims Press release from Searles Valley Minerals and Indian...

SJV WATER: State Water Board staff gives two groundwater agencies a pass, keeps Tule subbasin on hook for probation

SJV Water

Groundwater News

August 31, 2024

By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water A final report released by state Water Resources Control Board staff Friday maintains its recommendation...

SJV WATER: State Water Board needs to get up to speed on Kern’s new groundwater plan, speakers say

SJV Water

Groundwater News

August 31, 2024

By Lois Henry, SJV Water The state came to Kern County Thursday night and got an earful. Water managers, farmers, residents and others told members of the Water Resources Control Board that they need to get up to date on...

PRESS RELEASE: Kern subbasin groundwater sustainability agencies urge State to consider updated plan

SJV water agencies

Groundwater News

August 31, 2024

Probation recommendation based on outdated science, data The Kern Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) have responded to a draft report...

NOTICE: September 17, 2024, SGMA Public Board Hearing on Tule groundwater subbasin: Final Staff Report available

State Water Board

ANNOUNCEMENTS Groundwater News

August 31, 2024

On September 17, 2024, the State Water Board will hold a public hearing to consider designating the Tule Subbasin as...

SJV WATER: Kern disputes state’s take on its groundwater plan at first of two workshops

SJV Water

Groundwater News

August 27, 2024

By Lois Henry, SJV Water Calling the state’s review of the Kern subbasin’s newest groundwater plan “cursory,” a representative of the agencies that wrote the plan detailed how it will protect drinking water wells, improve water quality and restore the...

SJV WATER: Kings County judge extends restraining order giving growers more time as they fight state pumping restrictions

SJV Water

Groundwater News

August 22, 2024

By Monserrat Solis, California Local News Fellow, SJV Water Kings County farmers will have more time to fight requirements from...

SJV WATER: Two sides attempt mediation to settle lawsuit over sinking Friant-Kern Canal

SJV Water

Groundwater News

August 17, 2024

By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water Attorneys for the Friant Water Authority and Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency agreed to mediation...

SJV WATER: New “seismic” listening technique could help researchers map water movement and moisture levels in the soil

SJV Water

Groundwater News

August 17, 2024

By Jesse Vad, SJV Water The constant, rumbling, teeth-gritting traffic on Highway 99 might actually be good for something. Researchers at Caltech have figured out a way to use vibrations from passing cars to see how much water sits directly...

SJV WATER: One Tulare County groundwater agency charges full tilt into recharge

SJV Water

Groundwater News

August 14, 2024

By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water Farmers and water managers in the Kaweah subbasin are charging headlong into recharge as a...

DWR NEWS: California is approaching ten years of Sustainable Groundwater Management

Department of Water Resources (DWR)

Groundwater News Policy and regulation

August 14, 2024

From the Department of Water Resources: This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). In...

SJV WATER: Friant Water Authority pins projected canal project shortfall on four ag water districts, wants them to pony up

SJV Water

Groundwater News

August 13, 2024

By Lois Henry, SJV Water Even as work on the first phase of fixing the sinking Friant-Kern Canal is nearly done, officials are worried they won’t be able to pay the bill and have come up with a plan that...