Articles Tagged with ''Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)''

Newsom to decide on exempting wetlands, DACs from SGMA

08/30/24 6:58 AM By Brad Hooker

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The Legislature has passed a measure to exempt wetlands and disadvantaged communities from groundwater regulations.

California needs another Central Valley Project—just to manage salinity

08/21/24 8:32 AM By Brad Hooker

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Reduced water allocations along with water conservation mandates and climate impacts are leading to more salt accumulation in soils and groundwater, posing a growing threat to the San Joaquin Valley.

New study offers rebates as solution to California's groundwater problem

10/25/23 7:02 AM By Quentin Slater

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Aquifers globally, including those in California, face groundwater depletion due to excessive pumping, land use changes and climate impacts.

State to lead groundwater recharge actions

10/12/23 7:03 AM By Brad Hooker

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Newsom has signed a measure that puts the responsibility on the Department of Water Resources for developing actions to expand groundwater recharge.

Study: Westlands has a $4.7B economic impact

03/17/22 7:34 AM By Brad Hooker

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The nation’s largest agricultural water district contributes $4.7 billion annually to local and regional economies, along with 35,000 jobs.

More groundwater plans approved, but more work ahead

01/19/22 7:36 AM By Brad Hooker

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And Fresno State researchers have found the magic formula for making an effective groundwater sustainability agency.

Farmers triage crops for the drought, as state leaders fear the dry years ahead

05/12/21 7:46 AM By Brad Hooker

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With water deliveries slashed, farmers and ranchers are taking emergency measures to prepare for a long, dry year ahead.

Curtailing water rights could hurt vulnerable communities, say ag groups

05/12/21 6:39 AM By Brad Hooker

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Farm groups worry about a repeat of the economic losses suffered in the valley during the last drought.

Newsom in Merced County declares drought

Farm groups commend Newsom's drought declaration, $5B relief

05/11/21 7:30 AM By Brad Hooker

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Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday declared a drought emergency in 39 additional counties and announced a new budget proposal aimed at providing drought relief.

Farm groups ask for more in Senate drought package

04/30/21 7:07 AM By Brad Hooker

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A State Senate subcommittee advanced a $3 billion drought relief package on Thursday.

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