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Environmental group presses for more rice farming in the Delta

06/03/26 7:03 AM By Brad Hooker

Delta rice farming could help slow land subsidence and protect California’s water infrastructure. But a new report says the region will need local milling and bioproduct investments to turn the crop’s rapid growth into a broader economic opportunity.

Federal bill targets golden mussels as Delta threat spreads

06/03/26 7:01 AM By Brad Hooker

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Federal lawmakers are pushing a $15 million-a-year response to golden mussels as the invasive species spreads through California waterways, threatening Delta infrastructure, water deliveries and farm production.

Upgraded water permits deliver early gains while preserving fish protections

01/21/26 7:04 AM By Brad Hooker

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New operating permits have allowed the Central Valley Project and the State Water Project to capture more storm runoff this winter while maintaining fish protections, adding fresh fuel to the long-running Delta water debate.

New farmer partnership taking ‘small bites’ approach to Delta management

05/21/25 7:03 AM By Chloe Lovejoy

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Fourteen farmers representing portions of California’s Delta and the San Joaquin Valley are joining ranks to coordinate priorities for Delta management.

Study: Delta region shows increased agricultural production

03/26/25 7:01 AM By Chloe Lovejoy

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A follow up Delta Protection Commission report looking into the socioeconomic impact of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta found that the region saw an 11% increase in productive agricultural acreage.

‘Head snapping’: California rapidly enters drought, with ‘pain for everybody’

05/14/21 7:40 AM By Brad Hooker

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The rapid loss of snowpack is degrading conditions in the Delta at an unprecedented pace, say water officials.

Optimism fades for groundwater sustainability as drought deepens

03/31/21 8:00 AM By Brad Hooker

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The resiliency of farmers in the San Joaquin Valley is going to be severely tested as surface water allocations are limited and groundwater sustainability plans begin to be implemented.

Support pours in for Newsom’s funding for voluntary agreements

02/04/21 10:02 AM By Brad Hooker

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Farm groups and irrigation districts are praising the governor’s proposal of $125 million for restoring critical fish habitat in Central Valley river systems.

Sea level rise is a looming threat to farm water

08/13/20 2:03 PM By Brad Hooker

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Among the many ways this climate catastrophe could wreak havoc on property and the economy is by creating more salt issues for the State Water Project.

How to pay for the Water Blueprint

08/13/20 11:39 AM By Brad Hooker

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Fresno State water expert Thomas Esqueda details funding options a San Joaquin Valley coalition is considering to cover a $7-billion sustainability plan.

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