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SJV WATER: Reduction in state funding for dry well programs creating angst among groundwater agencies

SJV Water

Groundwater News Policy and regulation

May 14, 2025

By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water A reduction in state funding for a Visalia-based nonprofit is creating a lot of angst...

SJV WATER: Judge orders groundwater agency to speed up records release in lawsuit over sinking Friant-Kern Canal

SJV Water

Groundwater News

May 14, 2025

By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water A Tulare County judge agreed that a local groundwater agency was dragging its feet producing...

UC MERCED: Dust is a danger to Central Valley health and will likely get worse, researchers find

UC Merced

Groundwater News

May 13, 2025

By Lorena Anderson, UC Merced People don’t think about dust much until it’s time to clean the house, but a new report by UC researchers could raise awareness of the growing threat of dust and dust storms. Dust affects everything...

PRESS RELEASE: The urgent need for groundwater management in the Indian Wells Valley

Press Release/Notice

Groundwater News

May 12, 2025

Critical declines in several basins prompted state legislation to ensure water availability Press release from the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater...

NOW AVAILABLE: New Public Viewing Access for the Projects and Management Actions (PMA) Module on the SGMA Portal

Department of Water Resources (DWR)

Groundwater News

May 10, 2025

From the Department of Water Resources: The Department of Water Resources (Department) has updated the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)...

GRIST: Why are all of America’s biggest cities sinking?

Grist

Groundwater News

May 8, 2025

A new study finds that the country’s 28 most populous metros are losing elevation, from New York City to Seattle. By Matt Simon, Grist This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. Cities sit...

DWR NEWS: Study finds that subsidence, groundwater over-pumping could limit future water State Water Project deliveries if no action is taken

Department of Water Resources (DWR)

Groundwater News

May 7, 2025

By DWR News: A recently released technical report concludes that the sinking of land in the Central Valley due to...

SJV WATER: Finding new uses for farmland in the heart of ag country a daunting task

SJV Water

Groundwater News

May 7, 2025

By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water Pressure is mounting to find new uses for an estimated 70,000 acres – or 20%...

SJV WATER: Kings County farmers upbeat about lawsuit against state

SJV Water

Groundwater News

May 7, 2025

By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water More than 30 people gathered recently in Hanford to hear about the progress of the Kings County Farm Bureau’s lawsuit to hold off state-ordered groundwater pumping fees, reporting requirements and other sanctions. Farmers listen to...

SJV WATER: Desert groundwater feud commandeers Kern County legislative policy debate

SJV Water

Groundwater News Policy and regulation

May 6, 2025

By Lois Henry, SJV Water All of the drama and vitriol of a long-running groundwater feud in the high desert...

GIANNINI FOUNDATION OF AG ECON: Sustainable Groundwater Management Act: What Are Its Early Impacts?

Giannini Foundation Of Agricultural Economics

Agriculture Groundwater News Policy and regulation

May 5, 2025

By Ellen M. Bruno and Nick Hagerty, Giannini Foundation Of Agricultural Economics In this article we discuss the early effects...

PRESS RELEASE: Kern County supervisors look to support local groundwater management

Press Release/Notice

Groundwater News Policy and regulation

May 5, 2025

Press release from the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority: In recognition that the county’s groundwater supply continues to face severe challenges due to long-term overdraft, the Board of Supervisors will consider a Letter of Support at a special meeting on...

GRIST: How California’s farmers can recharge the aquifers they’ve drained

Grist

Groundwater News

May 2, 2025

By Frida Garza, Grist This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. In parts...

DWR releases GSP determinations – State completes initial plan reviews for low- and very low-priority basins

Department of Water Resources (DWR)

Groundwater News

April 29, 2025

From the Department of Water Resources: The California Department of Water Resources (Department) today completed a month-long release of determinations...

SJV WATER: Chowchilla may be first San Joaquin Valley subbasin to get do-over on inadequate groundwater plan

SJV Water

Groundwater News

April 26, 2025

By SJV Water The state Water Resources Control Board will consider sending the Chowchilla subbasin back to another state agency for evaluation of its revised groundwater sustainability plan. If Chowchilla makes it back to the arms of the Department of...