SJV WATER: Crunch time: Groundwater agency with land in two troubled subbasins working double time to try and hold off state sanctions SJV Water Groundwater News January 3, 2025By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water The Tri-County Water Authority has a foot in each of the two groundwater basins now...
SJV WATER: Case against groundwater sanctions in Kings County on hold while appeals court reviews a state challenge SJV Water Groundwater News December 21, 2024by Monserrat Solis, SJV Water The Fifth District Court of Appeal agreed to hear one of two challenges by the...
SJV WATER: Valley farm bureau hopes to send “strong message” to the state with hefty donation to sister farm bureau SJV Water Groundwater News December 12, 2024By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water The Tulare County Farm Bureau intends to send a “strong message” to the state by...
SJV WATER: After a chaotic ending, the newly-formed Mid-Kings River GSA moves to fill advisory board seats SJV Water Groundwater News November 27, 2024By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water A Kings County groundwater agency that imploded last summer under accusations of secrecy and arrogance...
SJV WATER: Kings County groundwater managers ‘flying blind’ with zero input from State Water Board SJV Water Groundwater News October 23, 2024By Lisa McEwen and Monserrat Solis, SJV Water Water managers in Kings County have heard nothing but crickets from state...
SJV WATER: Effects of water scarcity, regulations discussed at State of Kings County event SJV Water Groundwater NewsPolicy and regulation October 11, 2024By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water Regulatory challenges and increasing water demands are shifting pressures and creating fierce resource competition in...
SJV WATER: State appeals Kings County judge’s groundwater injunction SJV Water Groundwater News October 1, 2024By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water The state Water Resources Control Board announced Monday it is appealing a Kings County judge’s...
SJV WATER: Tulare County irrigation districts try to ‘right the ship’ toward groundwater sustainability. But will it be enough? SJV Water Groundwater News September 26, 2024By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water Three Tulare County irrigation districts that recently found themselves in the state’s crosshairs over groundwater...
SJV WATER: Most well owners in Kings County will soon have to meter and register wells under local – not state – rules SJV Water Groundwater News September 25, 2024By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water Most Kings County farmers will begin metering and registering their wells by the end of...
AG ALERT: Order prevents enforcement actions in Tulare subbasin Maven Groundwater News September 18, 2024By Caleb Hampton, Ag Alert A Kings County judge ruled Friday that the California State Water Resources Control Board violated...
CAL MATTERS: ‘Unlawful regulation’: State suffers big setback in water lawsuit filed by growers Cal Matters Groundwater News September 17, 2024A judge slaps the state with an injunction, saying the water board overstepped its authority in Kings County: “There has...
SJV WATER: Kings County judge rules against state Water Board in high-stakes groundwater case SJV Water Groundwater News September 13, 2024By Lois Henry, Lisa McEwen, Monserrat Solis The state Water Resources Control Board exceeded its authority, operated under a web...
SJV WATER: Kings County judge extends restraining order giving growers more time as they fight state pumping restrictions SJV Water Groundwater News August 22, 2024By Monserrat Solis, California Local News Fellow, SJV Water Kings County farmers will have more time to fight requirements from...
SJV WATER: Rising from the ashes: Groundwater agency blamed for Kings County probationary woes relaunches SJV Water Groundwater News July 31, 2024By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water After several rounds of musical chairs in front of a standing-room only audience, a groundwater...
AG ALERT: Ruling puts state’s groundwater crackdown on hold Ag Alert Groundwater News July 24, 2024By the California Farm Bureau Federation A Superior Court judge has temporarily blocked state enforcement actions affecting Kings County growers...