California experts say recent storms signal a strong comeback for the state’s water supply — but much depends on how warm and dry the coming months are. By Natalie Hanson, Courthouse News Service California’s water resources look promising thanks to...
By Harrison Tasoff, UC Santa Barbara Groundwater is a critical resource around the globe, especially in dry regions, but it’s importance in sustaining ecosystems remains largely unstudied. There are many challenges in managing this precious resource for multiple purposes, including...
After a dry start to the year, March storms provided boost to snowpack but runoff will be the key to future water supply From the Department of Water Resources: The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the all-important April...
From the USGS: This report summarizes results from boat-based, high-resolution water-quality mapping surveys completed before, during, and after upgrades to...
On February 22, 2024, the State Water Resources Control Board received a Petition for Change from the Department of Water Resources to add two new points of diversion and rediversion to the water right permits associated with the State Water...
By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water Kings County growers are organizing to stop a set of groundwater and land fees they say will wipe out small farmers, even as the drumbeat of a looming state takeover grows louder. Managers of the...