CA AGRICULTURE: Farm ownership in the San Joaquin Valley highlights different capacities to adapt to changing groundwater regulations UC Ag and Natural Resources (UCANR) Groundwater NewsResearch article November 2, 2026From California Agriculture: California’s San Joaquin Valley is home to some of the nation’s most productive farmland. Yet, this agricultural...
SJV WATER: Kings County groundwater lawsuit against the state hangs in the balance SJV Water Groundwater News October 11, 2026By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water A Kings County judge will determine whether to issue a second preliminary injunction barring the...
REPORT: Closing the Gap: A Unified Water Plan for the San Joaquin Valley Maven Planning and managementReports October 7, 2026More than 800 potential actions offer a path toward greater water supply reliability, flood resilience, and ecosystem protection. The San...
NOW AVAILABLE: A Groundwater Recharge Guide for Vineyards Sustainable Conservation Fact Sheets/Tools/InfoGroundwater News October 5, 2026A Groundwater Recharge Guide for Vineyards helps California winegrape growers assess recharge opportunities and outline a plan for their operation....
SJV WATER: Hanford-area growers agree to new fees they hope will hold off further state intervention SJV Water Groundwater News October 2, 2026By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water A Hanford-area groundwater agency will institute a pair of new fees on landowners to help...
SJV WATER: Will Tulare County water district settlement foster more cooperation or open the door to water exports? SJV Water Groundwater News October 2, 2026By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water The settlement of a disputed land annexation could mean greater communication and a chance for...
SJV WATER: Knives are out for nascent groundwater agency struggling to govern its own “dead men walking” in Tulare County SJV Water Groundwater News September 15, 2026By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water The Tule East Groundwater Sustainability Agency in southern Tulare County just can’t seem to put...
NOTEBOOK FEATURE: San Joaquin Valley water vision highlights urgent need for coordinated action Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPlanning and management September 14, 2026California Water Commission hears how state planning, local priorities, and funding gaps are shaping the Valley’s water future. The San...
NOTEBOOK FEATURE: New report focuses on groundwater sustainability without leaving small farms behind Maven Groundwater NewsReports August 26, 2026Report offers 50 recommendations to keep loss of small farms from becoming SGMA’s “seventh undesirable result.” The 2014 Sustainable Groundwater...
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...
SJV WATER: Kings County judge allows state to move ahead with groundwater fees for most farmers in the region SJV Water Groundwater News August 22, 2026By Lois Henry, SJV Water Invoices for state groundwater pumping fees could be headed to the mailboxes of most Kings...
SJV WATER: California law aimed at saving groundwater risks crushing state’s small farmers, according to report SJV Water Groundwater News August 14, 2026By Allison Hunter, SJV Water Small farmers in the San Joaquin Valley are struggling with groundwater regulations to the point...
Proposition 4 Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program – Draft Guidelines Released Department of Water Resources (DWR) Groundwater News August 8, 2026From the Department of Water Resources: The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is pleased to announce the release of the...
SJV WATER: Studies look at “less bad” options for farmers facing groundwater cutbacks SJV Water Groundwater News August 5, 2026By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water Growing more drought-tolerant crops could be an option for San Joaquin Valley farmers facing severe...
SJV WATER: Hanford-area groundwater agency moves forward with “necessary evil” fee elections SJV Water Groundwater News August 5, 2026By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water One Kings County groundwater agency is gearing up to ask its growers to pay land...
