Hilary takes a toll on agriculture; reservoirs nearing capacity
Hurricane Hilary, downgraded to a tropical storm, hit California and Nevada with flash floods, road washouts, and mudslides. The storm impacted poorer farming communities, delayed planting and...
California appeals court upholds ruling against Westlands Water District
A California Appeals Court upholds a ruling against Westlands Water District's bid for permanent access to federally controlled water, citing missing financial information. Critics view the contract...
$152 million allocated for water storage projects in the west
The Department of Interior is investing $152M in six Western US water projects to boost drinking water supply and climate resilience.
The California Department of Water Resources announced its approval of sustainability plans for 10 key groundwater basins, a major step towards ensuring climate resilience. Out of 46 basins evaluated...
California allocates $17 million for sustainable groundwater use in Central Valley
California's DWR allocates $17M to Central Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agencies via LandFlex in an effort to encourage small and medium farms to reduce groundwater pumping.
Work has begun on the biggest dam removal project in U.S. history, freeing up 400 miles of fish habitat on the Klamath River.
