Though vast stores of groundwater persist below Earth’s surface, the climbing cost of accessing it is on track to significantly...
From the Department of Water Resources: The Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) Delta Conveyance Project will soon reach an important...
Interior Department announced earlier this year that historic investments led to record water savings, helped stave off immediate collapse of Colorado River system From the Bureau of Reclamation: The Bureau of Reclamation today finalized its process to protect the short-term...
Method deals with pollution from fire suppressant foams By David Danelski, UC Riverside As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency cracks...
By Lois Henry, SJV Water Further legal action on the Kern River was put on pause Thursday morning following an...
The California Supreme Court appeared puzzled by the state utilities commission’s lack of warning that it was considering putting an end to its surcharges. By Edvard Pettersson, Courthouse News Two California water utilities went before the state’s Supreme Court on...
Petitioners say the Delta Conveyance Project must show consistency with the Delta Plan before initiating implementation Note: Scroll down for...
By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water One of multiple charges in a lawsuit that pins blame for the perpetually sinking Friant-Kern...
By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water Subsidence has reared its head again as a key factor cited by state Water Resources Control Board staff for recommending that the Kaweah groundwater subbasin be placed on probation – the first step toward possible...
By Christine Souza A state determination that Southern California steelhead trout merit additional protections could mean tighter water restrictions, according...
By Franco Montalto, Drexel University “When it rains, it pours” once was a metaphor for bad things happening in clusters....
State water officials say California needs five consecutive winters like 2023 to recover from years of drought-induced overpumping. By Natalie Hanson, Courthouse News Service An extraordinary water year brought much-needed relief to a drought-stricken Golden State, but experts say California...
A federal judge ruled that Coyote Valley Dam’s flood control operations stir up sediment in the water, which can harm...
The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is undergoing continual and often rapid change. This poses challenges in predicting and preparing for the...
Although the 2024 water year has not been as dramatic as the year prior, researchers say the snowmelt forecast paints a positive picture for many water reserves in the southwestern U.S. By Amanda Pampuro, Courthouse News Service The glass is...