Some California growers have found ways to to recharge precious groundwater
ARVIN, Calif. — In the southern San Joaquin Valley, where roads cut through thousands of acres of orange groves, grapevines…
State staff give thumbs down to “good guy” exemptions for Tulare County groundwater agencies – SJV Water
A host of groundwater agencies in southern Tulare County were disappointed Thursday after Water Resources Control Board staff…
California Water Board Will Soon Release a New Rule to Limit Water Pollution From Dairies in the State
California dairies are out of balance. Everyone from environmentalists to regulators to the industry agrees that the nitrogen…
Three new groundwater wells increase reliability, flexibility of water supply in Antelope
Three new groundwater wells are giving the city of Antelope more reliable access to drinking water and the…
Supreme Court Declines California Water District’s Takings Case
The US Supreme Court declined Monday to consider whether the government’s orders to a California water district to…
LOIS HENRY: Longtime Kern County farm family fears change in groundwater status will lead to greater pollution | Columnists
The groundwater in parts of western Kern County is salty and, generally, considered a bit crummy, longtime farmer…
Arizona to limit groundwater pumping in hard-hit area
For years, the water table has been dropping beneath thousands of acres of desert farmland in western Arizona,…
Giant Arizona farm agrees to use less water amid growing scarcity
One of the largest farming businesses in Arizona has agreed to use less water and pay $11 million…
Hungary’s ‘water guardian’ farmers fight back against desertification
KISKUNMAJSA, Hungary — Oszkár Nagyapáti climbed to the bottom of a sandy pit on his land on the Great Hungarian…
Fresno farmers can get paid to save groundwater – SJV Water
Money is available to growers within the Fresno Irrigation District to help cover the cost of improving irrigation…
Well registration efforts continue in Tulare and Fresno counties – SJV Water
Valley groundwater agencies are continuing their push for landowners to register wells, some by holding workshops and others…
California Surface Water Costs Triple During Drought
California often swings between climate extremes — from powerful storms to punishing droughts. As climate change drives more…