SJV WATER: Chaos continues to reign among Kings County water agencies following state action SJV Water News June 27, 2024 257By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water It’s been two and a half months since the state brought the hammer down on...
SJV WATER: Stanford study shows where – and why – recharge is uplifting sunken ground SJV Water News June 25, 2024 2697By Jesse Vad, SJV Water New research reveals why some rivers in the San Joaquin Valley are causing the ground...
SJV WATER: Madera Judge asks for more information in lawsuit over fees for groundwater projects SJV Water News June 22, 2024 151By Hannah Frances Johansson, Freelance for SJV Water Round one of a lawsuit brought by a group of farmers against...
SJV WATER: Kern pistachio farmer ordered to pay $30 million in back fees to high desert groundwater agency SJV Water News June 19, 2024 4700By Lois Henry, SJV Water An Orange County court on Friday approved an injunction mandating that Mojave Pistachios LLC pay...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Water experts encourage partnerships to address climate change Courthouse News Service News June 19, 2024 218The Golden State’s leaders have ambitious strategies in mind to manage precious groundwater. But scientists and landowners say that partnerships...
NASA satellites find snow didn’t offset Southwest groundwater loss NASA/JPL News June 18, 2024 76By James R. Riordon, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md. Record snowfall in recent years has not been enough...
SJV WATER: Sparks fly as Tule basin agency is accused of being “unable and unwilling” to curb over pumping SJV Water News June 12, 2024 353By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water Fireworks were already popping between board members of a key Tulare County groundwater agency recently...
SGMA UPDATE: Groundwater trading, SGMA implementation, and the 2023 groundwater conditions report Maven Meetings and Events June 5, 2024 587At the May meeting of the California Water Commission, the Commission was updated on the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater...
SJV WATER: Two Tulare County water agencies vote to take control of their own groundwater destiny SJV Water News June 4, 2024 540By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water Two water districts voted to break away from the Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency Monday,...
NOTICE: New Groundwater Ambient Monitoring and Assessment (GAMA) Program Publications Released Maven ANNOUNCEMENTS May 31, 2024 34From the State Water Resources Control Board: The Groundwater Ambient Monitoring and Assessment (GAMA) Program includes several projects to meet...
SJV WATER: Counting groundwater: The devil is in the details SJV Water News May 31, 2024 298By Lois Henry, SJV Water A lengthy complaint alleging secretive, self-dealing on the part of a prominent farmer and board...
SJV WATER: Kings County farmers frustrated with water district’s latest move worry it will hasten state pumping takeover SJV Water News May 31, 2024 330By Lisa McEwen, SJ Water Ignoring a letter signed by more than 200 landowners that requested their resignation, the Kings...
SJV WATER: Kings County farmers face probation as state demands well registration, detailed pumping reports SJV Water News May 29, 2024 219By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water Probation has started for the Tulare Lake subbasin and farmers will be getting a list...
SJV WATER: Last year’s groundwater recharge numbers were impressive but what about this year? SJV Water News May 29, 2024 96By Jesse Vad, SJV Water This current, remarkably average water year – not last year’s barn burner – will be...
PRESS RELEASE: Groundwater accounting platform offers data-driven solution for the American West Press Release/Notice Press Release/Other May 28, 2024 154From the Environmental Defense Fund: As the American West faces intensifying water challenges, water managers, landowners, and water users are...