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...
USGS: As above, so below? Trends in groundwater and streamflow across the United States 1980-2020 USGS HydrologyResearch article August 11, 2026From the USGS: Joint trend analysis of streamflow and groundwater on a national scale is a critical step toward understanding...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Environmentalists, tribes sue feds over renewed approval of Mojave Desert pipeline Courthouse News Service Water rights and water law July 29, 2026Under the Biden administration, the Bureau of Land Management had withdrawn its previous permission to use the water pipeline across...
DWR releases onboarding tutorial video for Groundwater Sustainability Agencies Department of Water Resources (DWR) Groundwater News July 17, 2026From the Department of Water Resources: The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has developed GSA Onboarding Resources including an Onboarding...
EOS: Report: 13 Great Lakes’ worth of water underlies the contiguous United States American Geophysical Union Groundwater News January 26, 2026Combining direct measurements with artificial intelligence methods, a new map estimates groundwater depth across the contiguous United States at a...
THE WATER DESK: When the West’s rivers surge each spring, older groundwater dominates the runoff The Water Desk Hydrology September 3, 2025A better understanding of groundwater in the headwaters could improve streamflow predictions. By Mitch Tobin, The Water Desk Every spring,...
ASU: New global study shows freshwater is disappearing at alarming rates Arizona State University Groundwater News July 29, 2025ASU-led research uses 20 years of satellite data to reveal unprecedented continental drying New findings from studying over two decades...
SJV WATER: Lemoore farmers unhappy with lack of representation on groundwater agency SJV Water Groundwater News July 26, 2025By Monsserat Solis, SJV Water Growers in northwestern Kings County are fed up with a lack of representation on their...
SJV WATER: Historic Black Tulare County town may, finally, be on the road to water security, growth SJV Water Groundwater News June 28, 2025By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water Residents of Allensworth are on the cusp of finally solving water issues that have plagued...
DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE: Flooding in Central Valley offers key opportunities for groundwater recharge Desert Research Institute Groundwater News June 11, 2025The research used satellite imagery to identify where winter flooding occurs, which can improve flood risk awareness and inform how...
INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS: Scientists Map Where Orphan Wells Pose Threats to Aquifers Inside Climate News Policy and regulationWater quality May 5, 2025A new study from the U.S. Geological Survey finds that groundwater in Appalachia, the Gulf Coast and California is susceptible...
INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS: As solar booms in the California desert, locals feel ‘overburdened’ Inside Climate News Planning and management October 17, 2024The country’s largest area designated for solar energy, Desert Center shows how sprawls of PV panels impact communities. Even supporters...
SJV WATER: Another San Joaquin Valley groundwater plan appears headed for rejection SJV Water Groundwater News March 29, 2023By Lois Henry, SJV Water The Madera subbasin’s groundwater plan appears headed for state rejection after one of the region’s...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Cadiz water pipeline permit vacated after feds ask to reconsider decision Courthouse News Service Water rights and water law September 14, 2022The judge also found a proper review hadn’t been done when the permit was issued. By Edvard Pettersson, Courthouse News...
AG ALERT: Butte farmers propose new water district Ag Alert Groundwater News April 27, 2022By Christine Souza, Ag Alert A group of Butte County farmers, who rely solely on groundwater to farm mostly tree...
