Items Tagged with 'flood-managed aquifer recharge (Flood-MAR)'

To achieve its 2045 carbon neutrality goal, California needs to do more than transition to zero emissions. The natural and working lands sector must play a critical role in sequestering carbon from the atmosphere, according to academics. Yet projects face lengthy environmental reviews for permitting, often delaying groundbreaking for several years. 

Both Senate candidates were eager to highlight their support for the ag industry and for water solutions.

On-farm groundwater recharge has nearly doubled, thanks to incentives, technical assistance and support from local districts.

Sen. Angelique Ashby is proposing the state percolate 10 million acre-feet of water annually into the ground by 2035.

Central Valley reservoirs have filled beyond their flood protection points and all are now releasing water.

Newsom issued an executive order on Friday that suspended permitting regulations for diverting stormwater for groundwater recharge.

While California has made strides, groundwater banking is still in the early stages and farmers remain frustrated over the slow pace for permitting and infrastructure upgrades.