GRIST: Water thieves abound in dry California. Why are they so hard to catch? Grist Water rights and water law November 30, 2022By Jake Bittle, Grist “This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.” This story...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: San Joaquin Valley residents, growers vying for water in fourth year of drought Courthouse News Service AgricultureGroundwater News November 19, 2022Residents and growers in the driest land in California’s Central Valley are struggling to decide who gets priority water first....
AG ALERT: Water rules add to challenges for farmers Ag Alert AgricultureGroundwater NewsPolicy and regulation November 16, 2022By Christine Souza, Ag Alert Already grappling with drought, lower commodity prices and higher production costs, more farmers are feeling...
COMMENTARY: Drought impacts an entire agricultural ecosystem Ag Alert Agriculture November 16, 2022By Tim Johnson, Ag Alert This third year of extreme drought is taking a devastating toll on agriculture in California....
METROPOLITAN’S IMPORTED WATER COMMITTEE: Southern California’s worsening water supply situation Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPlanning and management November 15, 2022“As we look at the supply outlook for the next year, we again stress the importance of our member agencies...
CAL MATTERS: Rural ranchers face $4,000 proposed fine for violating state drought order Cal Matters Water rights and water law November 7, 2022The penalty is the maximum the ranchers — who pumped Shasta River water for eight days — could face under...
DWR Begins Scheduled Removal of West False River Emergency Drought Salinity Barrier Department of Water Resources (DWR) Water project operations October 21, 2022From the Department of Water Resources: This week, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) began construction to remove the emergency...
CA WATER COMMISSION: The Department of Water Resources looks to improve runoff forecasting as it plans for another dry year Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPlanning and management October 20, 2022At the September meeting of the California Water Commission, commissioners were given a briefing by the Department of Water Resources...
METROPOLITAN’S IMPORTED WATER COMMITTEE: Southern California water supplies to be stretched thin if 2023 is dry Maven Current ConditionsNotebook News and FeaturesPlanning and management October 18, 2022[cmtoc_table_of_contents] At the October meeting of Metropolitan’s Imported Water Committee, staff briefed committee members on available supplies and water demands,...
CAL MATTERS: Four in a row: California drought likely to continue Cal Matters Current Conditions September 28, 2022After its driest three-year stretch on record, California braces for another year with below-average snow and rain. Conditions are shaping...
AG ALERT: Drought impacts hurt farm communities Ag Alert Agriculture September 28, 2022By Ching Lee, Ag Alert With rice harvest underway in the Sacramento Valley, Colusa County farmer Don Bransford should be...
AG ALERT: Bleak water year ending, with hope for future elusive Ag Alert Current Conditions September 28, 2022By Christine Souza, Ag Alert Nearing the end of the water year on Sept. 30, California farmers and water officials...
PNNL: In the face of drought, hydropower still delivers electricity Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Planning and management September 21, 2022Drought-strained hydropower sustains 80 percent average power generation capacity By Elsie Puig-Santana In 2022, a quick internet search for Lake...
AG ALERT: Irrigators with senior water rights prevail in court fight Ag Alert Water rights and water law September 20, 2022By Peter Hecht, Ag Alert A state appeals court has issued a ruling protecting longstanding water rights of many California...
METROPOLITAN IMPORTED WATER COMMITTEE: Challenges ahead for Metropolitan’s water supplies in 2023 Maven Current ConditionsNotebook News and Features September 20, 2022Storage supplies not evenly distributed throughout the service area; Changes in accounting on the Colorado River could further impact supplies...
