SJV WATER: Kern subbasin’s third try at groundwater plan fails to avert state enforcement action

SJV Water

Groundwater News

July 26, 2024

By Lois Henry, SJV Water Noting that Kern County residents could suffer “urgent impacts” to their drinking water from continued...

STATE WATER BOARD: Water Board to hold probationary hearing for Kern County Subbasin under Sustainable Groundwater Management Act

State Water Board

Groundwater News

July 26, 2024

Press release from the State Water Resources Control Board: Moving to protect the long-term viability of groundwater supplies for the...

STANFORD NEWS: A new approach to the problem of water affordability

Stanford University

Planning and management

July 26, 2024

From Stanford News: Soaring water utility bills force many households to ration water use for essential needs while still falling...

USGS: Using mixed telemetry methods to measure soil moisture for improving runoff forecasting in the Sierra Nevada

USGS

ScienceWildfires and watersheds

July 25, 2024

Wildfire, drought, and temperature are affecting soil moisture in California’s Sierra Nevada. To better understand this, USGS scientists recently began...

STATELINE: In long-sought change, states must consider tribal rights when crafting water rules

Stateline

Planning and management

July 25, 2024

Tribal members harvest rice and fish on waters far from their reservations. by Alex Brown, Stateline In the 1800s, the...

KNEE DEEP TIMES: Sizing Up Progress on Nature-Based Infrastructure in the Bay Area

Knee Deep Times

Climate changeDelta science

July 25, 2024

by Ariel Rubissow Okamoto, Knee Deep Times It wasn’t the appearance of a flashy, high-ranking California official at the podium,...

COURTHOUSE NEWS: Earth saw its hottest day on record two days in a row

Courthouse News Service

Climate change

July 25, 2024

Greatly above-average temperatures in Antarctica have contributed to the back-to-back daily records. By Christina van Waasbergen, Courthouse News Service Monday...

NOTICE: Curtailments Issued for Water Rights in the Scott River Watershed

Maven

ANNOUNCEMENTS

July 25, 2024

From the State Water Resources Control Board: Today, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) issued two curtailment...

NOTICE: Invitation to discuss the Integrated Report with program staff

Maven

ANNOUNCEMENTSWater quality

July 25, 2024

From the State Water Resources Control Board: The California Integrated Report program staff are available to discuss any aspect of...

COMMENTARY: Farmers to benefit as Sites Reservoir nears fruition

Ag Alert

Commentary

July 24, 2024

By Fritz Durst, a Yolo County farmer and chairman of the Sites Joint Power Authority From prolonged drought to excessive...

AG ALERT: Sensors guide growers on water decisions

Ag Alert

Agriculture

July 24, 2024

By Rob McCarthy, Ag Alert Lisa Tate, a fifth-generation grower in Santa Paula, said she knew something was amiss in...

AG ALERT: Ruling puts state’s groundwater crackdown on hold

Ag Alert

Groundwater News

July 24, 2024

By the California Farm Bureau Federation A Superior Court judge has temporarily blocked state enforcement actions affecting Kings County growers...

GRIST: Earth just sweltered through the hottest day ever recorded

Grist

Climate change

July 24, 2024

And 2024 is on track to be the hottest year, too. By Matt Simon, Grist This story was originally published...

COURTHOUSE NEWS: Shift to La Niña for the coming winter could affect the next water year in the West

Courthouse News Service

Current Conditions

July 23, 2024

West broiling, burning despite drought relief By Natalie Hanson, Courthouse News Service While California and Nevada remain virtually drought-free, climate...

NOAA FISHERIES: World’s biggest dam removal project to open 420 miles of salmon habitat this fall

NOAA Fisheries

Ecosystems

July 23, 2024

With the dams on the lower Klamath scheduled for complete removal by September, salmon will reenter 420 miles of habitat...