An archive of articles addressing water management, ecosystem planning, climate resilience, and other solutions for managing natural resources.
By the California Farm Bureau Federation: Transferred water could begin moving as early as July 1 to water-short irrigation districts...
Elevated salinity and nitrates in surface water and groundwater are increasing problems affecting much of California, other western states, and...
With a key water source for farmers and cities threatened, state officials are banking on a $30 million pile of rocks to keep saltwater from encroaching further into the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. By Nick Cahill, Courthouse News Service Normally...
Combat climate change, or clean up the water? Legislators chose to dip into a greenhouse gas fund to fight California’s...
By Christine Souza, Ag Alert Severe drought highlights the need for greater investment to improve aging California water facilities, and...
About 4,300 users were issued notices to halt diversions from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Some growers and municipalities will have to rely on other sources, while many can invoke their senior water rights to keep pumping from the rivers —...
From the State Water Resources Control Board: With extremely dry conditions continuing throughout the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, the State Water Resources...
The latest bend in a decades-long battle has the federal government working to restore protections undone by the Trump administration...
The California Water Commission has released its White Paper – A State Role in Financing Conveyance to Meet Climate Change Needs: Findings and Conclusions. The White Paper, which will be presented to the Commission at its June 16, 2021, meeting,...
With most of the state gripped by extreme dryness, some conditions are better, some worse, than the last record-breaking drought....
Water experts believe efficiency measures and technological innovation will help California meet the needs of its 40 million thirsty residents...
Reversing another policy from the last administration, President Biden’s EPA is bolstering the ability of states and tribes to block pipelines and other energy projects that could harm waterways. By Erika Williams, Courthouse News Service The Environmental Protection Agency on...
Low flows are a threat to drinking water supplies, endangered fish From the State Water Board: With drought conditions resulting...
Secretary of Natural Resouces Wade Crowfoot and DWR Director Karla Nemeth address the ACWA Spring Conference Last week, the Association...
The Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD), housed within the Department of Water Resources, regulates over 1,240 dams to prevent failure, safeguard life, and protect property. While most dam owners meet regulatory requirements on time, there are dam owners that...
