An archive of articles addressing water management, ecosystem planning, climate resilience, and other solutions for managing natural resources.
Environmental groups warn the proposal to change the definition of “waters of the United States” would eliminate crucial safeguards for...
By Jane Sooby California’s Secretary of Food and Agriculture Karen Ross addressed the Second Statewide Agricultural Expert Panel at the...
By Edith Friedman, UC Berkeley A comprehensive new report from researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, and Northeastern University reveals that cannabis cultivation in California threatens Tribal cultural resources. As in other arenas of development, however, protecting those resources...
Commentary by Brad Koehn, General Manager, Turlock Irrigation District; Jimi Netniss, General Manager, Modesto Irrigation District; and Dennis Herrera, General...
New levels require specific actions by public water systems if PFAS are detected in drinking water Press release from the State...
At its September meeting, the California Water Commission heard from Anecita Agustinez, Tribal Affairs Executive Manager for the Department of Water Resources, who shared insights on fostering meaningful collaboration with Tribes and Tribal partners in the state’s work. Ms. Agustinez’s...
From the Central Valley Salinity Coalition 2025 Is a Milestone Year 2025 marks the 5-year anniversary of the launch of...
Press release from CA Water for All CA Water for All is excited to share that Governor Newsom has signed SB...
By Elizabeth Blum, Troy University and Chris Sellers, Stony Brook University (The State University of New York) As Congress faces a Sept. 30, 2025, deadline to fund the federal government, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin has put the EPA...
From the Natural Resources Agency: The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) has released an updated Tribal Consultation Policy setting clear...
Press release from the State Water Resources Control Board: [Friday], the State Water Resources Control Board released a Draft Scientific...
Notice from the State Water Board: This message is to notify interested parties that the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board or Board) has rescinded the August 22, 2025 Second Revised Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment and...
Press release from multiple organizations Today, the Governor and Legislature released a three-party deal that would protect safe drinking water...
Press release from multiple organizations This legislative session was marred by significant deregulation and increased government handouts to the most...
By Christine Souza, Ag Alert In a major regulatory shift years in the making, the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board voted last month to amend a general order and exempt agricultural operations in Northern California’s Pit River subwatershed...
