Water

Study findings: Cover crop water use is negligible in most water years

This research is important for informing and shaping policy concerning California's upcoming Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. more »

Sites Reservoir clears a critical funding hurdle

The California Water Commission is now eligible to receive funds through the Water Storage Investment Program, which are a portion of the $7.1B authorized through voter-passed Prop. 1 in 2014. more »

Soil moisture probes part of Ceres Imaging’s precision irrigation

Now offering soil moisture probes, Ceres will provide installation and recommendations for number and location of probes based on its aerial insights tech. more »

Agricultural water users await judge’s operations plan look

The interim operations plan governs fish and wildlife protection in the San Joaquin Delta during coordinated operations of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project ag water users. more »

Judge reviews biological opinions in California water dispute

The proposed order involves an interim operations plan that governs how to protect fish and wildlife in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta during coordinated operations of the Central Valley and state water projects. more »

American Farm Bureau decries proposed rule replacing water rule

The EPA and Department of the Army announced the signing of a proposed rule to revise the definition of "waters of the United States." more »

Infrastructure bill passage to boost California projects

The investments in western water infrastructure and national forestlands will assist farmers, ranchers, water providers and rural communities impacted by wildfires and water shortages. more »

Closing the gap

Research teams are using imagery and action for smarter almond irrigation and water savings. ... more »