CV-SALTS: Salt and nitrate control programs 2nd quarter 2024 update CV Salinity Coalition Policy and regulationWater quality June 15, 2024From the Central Valley Salinity Alternatives for Long-Term Sustainability (CV-SALTS): As we head into summer, both the Salt and Nitrate...
DWR NEWS: California and Tribal partners secure critical water supply to support Native American farmers Department of Water Resources (DWR) Policy and regulation June 12, 2024State expedites water transfers to meet both long- and short-term needs From DWR News: “Working together to support local Tribal...
NOTICE: New Groundwater Ambient Monitoring and Assessment (GAMA) Program Publications Released Maven ANNOUNCEMENTSGroundwater News May 31, 2024From 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 Groundwater News May 31, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water A lengthy complaint alleging secretive, self-dealing on the part of a prominent farmer and board...
NOTICE: Friant Water Authority Announces Public Scoping Meeting for the Friant-Kern Canal Pump-Back Project Friant Water Authority ANNOUNCEMENTS May 29, 2024From the Friant Water Authority: Friant Water Authority, in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), is holding a...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Former California water district manager pleads guilty in conspiracy case Courthouse News Service Water rights and water law May 29, 2024Dennis Falaschi is scheduled for a Sept. 16 sentencing in federal court. By Alan Riquelmy, Courthouse News Service A former...
SJV WATER: Fresno water district plans to use a $5 million federal grant to sink more water SJV Water Groundwater News May 17, 2024By Jesse Vad, SJV Water Fresno Irrigation District (FID) received $5 million from the federal government for recharge projects. It’s...
SJV WATER: Meeting notes: More Kern water districts approve new groundwater plan in hopes of avoiding state intervention SJV Water Groundwater News May 17, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water Meetings: Arvin-Edison board of directors Wheeler Ridge-Maricopa board of directors Shafter – Wasco Irrigation District...
SJV WATER: Kern River combatants sent to their respective corners – for now SJV Water Water rights and water law May 9, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water Further legal action on the Kern River was put on pause Thursday morning following an...
SJV WATER: Friant lawsuit over sinking canal altered but moving forward SJV Water Groundwater NewsWater rights and water law May 8, 2024By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water One of multiple charges in a lawsuit that pins blame for the perpetually sinking Friant-Kern...
THIS JUST IN … State Water Board to hold probationary hearing for critically overdrafted Kaweah subbasin State Water Board Groundwater News May 6, 2024State protection of groundwater proceeds with third subbasin hearing To ensure the long-term viability of groundwater supplies in portions of...
DWR NEWS: Historic 2023 Water Year Delivered Big Boost to California’s Groundwater Supplies Department of Water Resources (DWR) Groundwater News May 6, 2024DWR’s Spring Groundwater Conditions Report Reveals How Much was Captured and the Challenges that Remain for Long-term Sustainability From DWR...
SJV WATER: Appellate court stymies mandated fish flows in Kern River. But it won’t go dry – yet SJV Water Groundwater News May 3, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water The 5th District Court of Appeal issued an order Friday that stayed the injunction requiring...
SJV WATER: Water contractors disappointed, frustrated by small increases in allocations SJV Water Current Conditions April 27, 2024By SJV Water Increased water allocations from systems that move water from northern to southern California were met with disappointment...
SJV WATER: Kings County growers nix local groundwater fees as they face state actions aimed at curbing excessive pumping SJV Water Groundwater News April 25, 2024By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water Hundreds of landowners in the Tulare Lake groundwater subbasin overwhelmingly rejected proposed pumping fees this...
