Articles on implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), State Water Board intervention, land subsidence, groundwater recharge, contamination, markets, banking and storage.
By Harrison Tasoff, UC Santa Barbara Current Having a seat at the table, and voices heard, makes a world of difference when it comes to natural resources. It sounds intuitive, but experts didn’t have enough data to prove it until...
By Jesse Vad, SJV Water Scientists have figured out how to more accurately understand ground fluctuations in the San Joaquin Valley. It’s hoped the research will eventually become a tool valley water managers can use to predict the effects of...
From the Department of Conservation: California’s latest drought-flood cycle has shown the need for local and regional strategies to manage and store floodwaters in wet periods to help ensure stable water supplies during times of drought. Today, the California Department of...
By Jesse Vad, SJV Water The small town of Tooleville ran out of water and started receiving water hauled in by truck on June 5. It’s the first time the town has needed hauled water since October of 2022. Despite...
Nine out of 10 permits issued for projects in Central Valley From the State Water Resources Control Board: Seizing the opportunity from an extremely wet winter and spring to boost groundwater levels, the State Water Resources Control Board since late...
