Arizona Senate advances water-saving “Ag-to-Urban” housing bill
Arizona’s SB 1611 moves forward, proposing farmland-to-housing conversion to lower prices and save water, sparking debate over sustainability and growth.
Tag: groundwater sustainability
California completes mapping for vital groundwater resources
California's innovative groundwater mapping project is complete, providing vital data to pinpoint optimal recharge zones, support drought resilience, and boost sustainable groundwater management...
98% of California groundwater use is now under local agency management under sustainability plan.
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.
The costs of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and other operational costs may prove to be unsustainable for California farmers, who face huge economic challenges as commodity prices are at...