COURTHOUSE NEWS: Legal battle over water use in California county ends in settlement Courthouse News Service Water rights and water law June 30, 2026The agreement will last for five years, with the chance to extend another six if certain conditions are met. By...
CAL MATTERS: ‘Little death bombs’: Illegal cannabis farms poison California’s forests. Who’s cleaning them up? Cal Matters Ecosystems February 9, 2026Even after legalization, illicit cannabis grows continue to pollute California’s public lands. And the contamination, new research shows, lingers. By...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: California county must face claims it deprived Asian residents of water Courthouse News Service Water rights and water law November 5, 2025Siskiyou County has argued it needs water ordinances in place to combat illegal cannabis grows. The plaintiffs say they have...
UCANR: New research reveals California cannabis cultivation and regulatory process puts Tribal cultural resources at risk UC Ag and Natural Resources (UCANR) Policy and regulation October 31, 2025By Edith Friedman, UC Berkeley A comprehensive new report from researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, and Northeastern University...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Judge rules against Northern California county in water access race discrimination case Courthouse News Service Policy and regulation October 26, 2024Attorneys have two weeks to submit briefs on the scope of the injunction the judge will issue. By Alan Riquelmy,...
NOAA FISHERIES: Northern California steelhead maintain threatened status NOAA Fisheries Fish and wildlife July 10, 2024A recent Endangered Species Act 5-year review shows water use, habitat loss, and climate change continue to compromise recovery. By...
CAL MATTERS: Cannabis grower to pay $750,000 for violating state water, wildlife regulations Cal Matters Water quality February 2, 2024State officials said a Humboldt County cannabis operation took water from streams and damaged wetlands for years without authorization. The...
THE CENTER SQUARE: Did California’s marijuana legalization backfire on Antelope Valley? The Center Square Water rights and water law February 28, 2023By Ria Roebuck Joseph | Center Square Just six years ago California voters approved the Adult Use of Marijuana Act,...
CAL MATTERS: California’s desert becoming a hotbed for water bandits: Watch Cal Matters Water rights and water law August 6, 2021By Byrhonda Lyons, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Known for its starry...
CAL MATTERS: California’s desert becoming a hotbed for water bandits: Watch Cal Matters Water rights and water law July 20, 2021By Byrhonda Lyons Known for its starry skies, Joshua Trees and 100-plus-degree heat, California’s vast desert has recently become a...
CAL MATTERS: Thieves are stealing California’s scarce water. Where’s it going? Illegal marijuana farms Cal Matters Water rights and water law July 20, 2021As drought grips most of California, water thefts have increased to record levels. Thieves tap into hydrants, pump water from...
PANEL DISCUSSION: Water and weed: Now that’s it’s legal …. Maven AgricultureNotebook News and Features April 18, 2018Panel discusses how regulation of cannabis cultivation in California is working so far and the challenges facing communities on the...
