Category: Water
Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board order disputed
The California Farm Bureau, seven county farm bureaus and five other ag organizations are petitioning Ag Order 4.0 – a program limiting nitrogen-fertilizer inputs and regulating runoff.
Water transfers for irrigation become hot California commodity
In the land that grows a wide range of commodities, water is its own commodity as the wheeling-and-dealing and negotiation of water transfers and land idling become integral in these drought years.
Several counties added to California drought emergency proclamation
Growers are receiving only 5% of their expected allocations, and the drought has put 41 counties under a state of emergency.
Sixteen construction projects slated in California with water grants
The California Department of Water Resources is awarding funding support for six grants covering 16 projects to address the impact of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.
California’s latest drought outlined in 4 charts
These graphs reveal comparisons from the last drought, the difference in Northern and Southern California, changes in northern streams and rivers, and changes in key hydrologic regions.
Efficient, profitable irrigation methods pinpointed in new report
Ceres Imagery has released a publicly available report quantifying the impact of irrigation issues.
Drought resilience efforts enhanced by California governor’s actions
As Californians head into a second consecutive dry year, Governor Newsom is giving urgency to building drought resistance and encouraging reduced use and conservation.
National agencies part of working group on Western drought
Working with state, local and Tribal governments, a new interagency working group will address the needs of communities impacted by drought conditions.
Water measurement and reporting course offered by UCCE May 20
Completing the course could allow for self-certification for California water rights holders who divert more than 10 acre feet per year.
$10M allocated to producers impacted by drought in Klamath River Basin
Those who rely on the Klamath Basin for irrigation are concerned about drought conditions, and will be looking to USDA’s Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus for assistance.
Washington officials respond to worsening drought conditions in the West
Agencies are working with states in the West to coordinate resources in a season with historically low water allocations.
Total yearly rainfall down by average of four inches over last half century
Steadily warming temperatures, more erratic and less frequent rains. The West is seeing widespread changes in precipitation.
Drought worsens, limited irrigation expected for parts of Texas
West Texas pecan orchards receive an allotment of water based on availability, but with no precipitation in sight and the season starting at a deficit, it could mean trouble for growers.
Watershed needs stressed in coalition communication to Biden administration
With Western states again facing water woes, a coalition of more than 200 agricultural organizations and water districts are pushing for better investment in aging water facilities.