Madera groundwater plans kicked back by state for not protecting domestic wells, ignoring subsidence
The state kicked Madera County groundwater plans back for a redo on Thursday, noting, in particular, that they had set water levels so low it could endanger hundreds of domestic wells. The plans also all but ignored ongoing damage to roads, bridges and canals caused by sinking land, subsidence, opting mostly to “monitor” the situation. That isn’t…
Drought-stricken farmers in California’s Central Valley promised billions in water projects
Federal & state leaders pledged water project help for farmers in central San Joaquin Valley due to climate change & crippling drought across the West.
Domestic wells throughout the Valley are drying up as groundwater levels drop
San Joaquin Valley, California water suppliers are “locking down” and may not share, equipment is in short supply and so are people to service those in need.
A turkey testicle festival and water projects; how Fresno County plans to spend COVID money
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors agreed to fund a list of projects that will receive nearly $14 million in funding as part of the county’s American Rescue Plan Act spending plan. While top awards included money for water infrastructure, youth programs, and insurance, smaller awards address negative economic impacts on local businesses, tourism, travel,…
Ruling: Feds didn’t stiff Fresno and other water users when they got zero water in the last drought
Fresno – and other Friant Dam water contractors – were reminded again that they are outranked by senior water rights holders.
New research shows that the Central Valley can stop sinking – if we act now
A new study from Stanford researchers has good news and bad news: we have to do more than stabilize groundwater levels to stop subsidence, but we can reverse land from sinking if water levels come up.
Rural communities in Fresno County plead for water debt help from local supervisors
After years of accumulating water debt, Cantua Creek & El Porvenir residents ask Fresno County to pay it off with pandemic funds. Local & state leaders respond.
Despite cutbacks to the rest of the state, some ag districts get full allotment of water
The San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors – who own some of the most senior water rights in California – are again jumping the water line, in front of those who usually get water from behind Friant Dam.
State warns more Valley groundwater agencies that their plans don’t meet standards
Six groundwater subbasins covering nearly all of the central and southern San Joaquin Valley do not have adequate plans to address falling groundwater levels, according to letters sent Thursday by the Department of Water Resources to local groundwater agencies. Subbasins with plans not likely to pass muster include the Delta-Mendota, Kaweah, Kern County, Kings, Tulare…
Water bill debt has hit Valley families hard. Help could be coming for some – but not all
For many Fresno, CA and Valley families, water debt and bills accumulated during the pandemic. State assistance is available but some water districts are not applying for it.
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