This third year of extreme drought is taking a devastating toll on agriculture in California. We see pictures of orchards being removed, dry canals and fields that should be a verdant green now a sunburned brown. The impacts on the farm are easy to see. The effects on our communities and on the wildlife that […]
For at least a decade, off and on, state water managers and local water agencies have pursued the holy grail of a master agreement to improve the environmental health of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta by increasing its water flows.
California is enjoying fewer extreme wildfires than it has in years, which experts attribute to a combination of summer rain, calm weather and increased forest management.
Earlier this year, officials in Southern California declared a water shortage emergency resulting in restrictions such as limiting outdoor water use to one day of the week.
Already grappling with drought, lower commodity prices and higher production costs, more farmers are feeling the added pinch of groundwater regulations as local agencies implement plans that include pumping limits and new fees to balance long-term groundwater resources as required by the state.
Opinion: Drought Impacts an Entire Agricultural Ecosystem
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Ag Alertby Tim JohnsonThis third year of extreme drought is taking a devastating toll on agriculture in California. We see pictures of orchards being removed, dry canals and fields that should be a verdant green now a sunburned brown. The impacts on the farm are easy to see. The effects on our communities and on the wildlife that […]
Opinion: Another Step Toward Agreement on California’s Water
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /CalMattersby Dan WaltersFor at least a decade, off and on, state water managers and local water agencies have pursued the holy grail of a master agreement to improve the environmental health of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta by increasing its water flows.
Why California Wildfires Burned Far Less This Year
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Scientific Americanby Anne C. MulkernCalifornia is enjoying fewer extreme wildfires than it has in years, which experts attribute to a combination of summer rain, calm weather and increased forest management.
These Are the Driest Reservoirs in California
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /KTLAby Travis SchleppDespite recent rain storms across the state, California’s historic drought shows no signs of slowing down any time soon.
UC Expert Helps Save Water, Increase Supply
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Western Farm Pressby Saoimanu SopeEarlier this year, officials in Southern California declared a water shortage emergency resulting in restrictions such as limiting outdoor water use to one day of the week.
Water Rules Add to Challenges for Farmers
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /AgAlertby Christine SouzaAlready grappling with drought, lower commodity prices and higher production costs, more farmers are feeling the added pinch of groundwater regulations as local agencies implement plans that include pumping limits and new fees to balance long-term groundwater resources as required by the state.