Water

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. more »

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. more »

Efficient, profitable irrigation methods pinpointed in new report

Ceres Imagery has released a publicly available report quantifying the impact of irrigation issues. more »

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. more »

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. more »

Rio Grande salinity drives innovation, change in agriculture

The increasing salinity of the Rio Grande is a real problem for agricultural producers. Experts from Texas A&M AgriLife Research are studying this problem to provide options and advice for those w... more »

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. more »

$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. more »