Central Valley communities of color lack flood control. Would representation on water boards help?
During three weeks in December and January, storms dumped 32 trillion gallons of rain and snow on California. With it came unwelcome floods for many communities of color. The winter and spring storms were a rare chance for drought-stricken communities to collect rainwater, rather than have their farms, homes and more overwhelmed by water. Much…
East Orosi residents protest what they say is abusive, dysfunctional water district
Just as residents in rural East Orosi are getting some traction on drinking water issues, they are dealing with what they call abusive treatment over sewage services, and they’ve had enough. At a recent protest during the East Orosi Community Services District meeting, about 40 residents laid out charges of mistreatment. They alleged the district…
Group of Valley water users files appeal against proposed new dam
A group of water users on the east side of the San Joaquin Valley is continuing its unlikely quest to stop a proposed new dam on the west side of the valley. Back in October 2022, a Stanislaus County Superior Court judge dismissed a host of environmental challenges against the project as well as concerns brought by…
Valley water advocates, residents blast Tulare County drought plan
At their Tuesday meeting, the Tulare County Supervisors approved the county’s drought plan amid concerns that it falls short in helping residents where wells are already running dry.
California pays San Joaquin Valley farmers millions to keep water in the ground
California is sending millions to farmers throughout the San Joaquin Valley to keep water in the ground.Â
The revival of some sections of Tulare Lake is changing nearby weather
Lower temperatures and a “lake breeze effect” have come to some parts of the refilled lakebed.
Lindsay-Strathmore Irrigation District Board (6/12/23)
Full notes from the June 13 Lindsay-Strathmore Irrigation District Board meeting.
As the San Joaquin River creeps higher, flooding in Firebaugh spreads
The surging San Joaquin River is proving to be another tough water management problem. The raging waters from this year’s historic rain and snowpack are seeping through levees, destroying crops and threatening the city of Firebaugh.Â
‘Big Melt’ flowing into Tulare Lake may be less dramatic – and damaging – than initially thought, says state officials
New maps show that Corcoran, Stratford may be saved, thanks in part to a raised levee.
Battle of the berms: Farmers build maze of levees to protect land as ‘Big Melt’ heads for Tulare Lake
Growers and water managers in the Tulare Lake area have been moving mountains of dirt to beef up levees and build entirely new ones as they brace for snowmelt this summer. A string of storms in March battered the region, blowing out levees and overwhelming infrastructure as flood water plowed through homes, dairies and crops.…
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