By DWR News: A recently released technical report concludes that the sinking of land in the Central Valley due to over-pumping of groundwater, referred to as subsidence, has restricted the amount of water the State Water Project (SWP) can deliver...
California faces challenges in trying to produce so much of our food By the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Groundwater is a crucial source of water for California, especially for its $59 billion agriculture industry. But even...
Wildfires reshape landscapes, both to the benefit and detriment of impacted areas. After the smoke clears, they can continue to cause hazards like flooding and erosion, while also promoting ecosystem renewal. With an impartial lens, USGS researchers study postfire landscape...
The intricate factors influencing cropland evapotranspiration is uncovered in a new article, from stressors to diverse management practices, and reveals...
By Leslie Sanchez and Eric C. Edwards, Giannini Foundation Of Agricultural Economics Stark power disparities between Native American Tribes (tribes) and nontribal entities in California have shaped Tribes’ legal standing to assert water rights claims, bargaining power in resolving claims,...
By Daniel Crespo, Mehdi Nemati, Ariel Dinar, Zachary Frankel, and Nicholas Halberg, Giannini Foundation Of Agricultural Economics The Colorado River Basin (CRB) supplies approximately one-third of the water used by Southern California’s cities and suburbs while also supporting the region’s...
