RIDGECREST: Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority submits comments to CEC outlining basin concerns on proposed Inyokern data center Indian Wells Valley Planning and management August 24, 2026Press release from the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority: The Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority (IWVGA) submitted a comment letter...
INDIAN WELLS VALLEY: Judge in groundwater adjudication case sharply questions experts for the large pumpers and will appoint a ‘special master’ Indian Wells Valley Groundwater News July 11, 2026Press release from the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority After taking evidence and hearing several days of testimony from expert...
INDIAN WELLS VALLEY GA: Phase 2 of adjudication will define basin safe yield, but sustainability work continues Indian Wells Valley Groundwater News June 11, 2026Press release from the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority: On June 8, 2026, the Orange County Superior Court began hearing...
SJV WATER: Water a big question for proposed AI data center in eastern Kern desert SJV Water Planning and management May 9, 2026By Lois Henry, SJV Water Assurances that a “highly efficient hybrid cooling system” will keep a proposed AI data center...
RIDGECREST: The pipeline reality: Living in a desert region requires importing water Indian Wells Valley Groundwater News April 24, 2026Delaying the inevitable increases costs for Indian Wells Valley residents Press release from the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority California’s...
PRESS RELEASE: Controversial mining project on Conglomerate Mesa greenlighted despite widespread opposition Guest Contributor Ecosystems April 9, 2026Press release from Friends of the Inyo: On April 6, 2026, the Bureau of Land Management approved a proposal for...
LADWP announces annual Mono Lake level reading, taking final measurement with Mono Lake Committee LA Department of Water and Power Ecosystems April 3, 2026Mono Lake’s surface elevation measured 6,382.75 feet above sea level Press release from the LA DWP Today, the Los Angeles...
NEVADA TODAY: SNOWPACS project helps Walker River Basin communities navigate a changing water future Guest Contributor Planning and management April 3, 2026A University research initiative is helping farmers and water managers adapt to shifting snowpack, water availability and policy in snow-fed...
SJV WATER: State to examine desert groundwater agency’s “safe yield” data SJV Water Groundwater News March 19, 2026By Sonia Lemus, SJV Water The Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority board agreed at its March 11 meeting to provide...
MONO LAKE: UCLA report shows LADWP diversions must change for Mono Lake to rise Mono Lake Committee Ecosystems March 18, 2026Report follows former LADWP Commission President call for State Water Board to pause diversions Press release from the Mono Lake...
MONO LAKE: LADWP Statement on Mono Lake study presentation at California State Water Board meeting LA Department of Water and Power Ecosystems March 18, 2026From the LADWP: LADWP appreciates the effort by the UCLA Center for Climate Science to attempt to develop a climate...
INDIAN WELLS VALLEY: Ridgecrest can’t afford further delay, sustainability requires an imported water option Indian Wells Valley Groundwater News February 13, 2026IWVGA Sets Record Straight on Pipeline Costs and Basin Sustainability Press release from the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority More...
PRESS RELEASE: IWVGA Supports Navy’s ‘Request for Relief ‘ Related to Phase 2 Safe Yield Pre-Trial Discoveries Timing but Water District Files Formal Opposition Indian Wells Valley Groundwater News December 22, 2025Press release from the Indian Wells Groundwater Authority: The Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority supports the U.S. Navy’s request for...
SJV WATER: Settlement wipes out $24 million in groundwater fee debt, removes pipeline opposition in high desert dispute SJV Water Groundwater News December 5, 2025By Lois Henry, SJV Water A settlement between a desert mining company and groundwater authority in eastern Kern County will...
PRESS RELEASE: Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority and Searles Valley Minerals announce comprehensive settlement and mutual release agreement Indian Wells Valley Groundwater News November 21, 2025Parties agree to work cooperatively to improve the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Basin The Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority (IWVGA)...
