Critical declines in several basins prompted state legislation to ensure water availability Press release from the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater...
From the Department of Water Resources: The Department of Water Resources (Department) has updated the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)...
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...
By DWR News: A recently released technical report concludes that the sinking of land in the Central Valley due to...
By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water Pressure is mounting to find new uses for an estimated 70,000 acres – or 20%...
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...
By Lois Henry, SJV Water All of the drama and vitriol of a long-running groundwater feud in the high desert...
By Ellen M. Bruno and Nick Hagerty, Giannini Foundation Of Agricultural Economics In this article we discuss the early effects...
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...
By Frida Garza, Grist This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. In parts...
From the Department of Water Resources: The California Department of Water Resources (Department) today completed a month-long release of determinations...
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...
From the State Water Resources Control Board: The State Water Resources Control Board today released a Staff Assessment of the Chowchilla...
By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water The grim reality for agriculture under the state’s new groundwater law has pitted farmer against...
By Christine Souza The California State Water Resources Control Board heard an update on implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, which requires local agencies to bring groundwater basins into balance by 2040 and 2042. Under SGMA, critically overdrafted groundwater...