California paying farmers to reduce water use (Oct18 deadline)
California will give farmers financial incentives to reduce their water use and protect wildlife and water quality in the Delta as part of a Delta Drought Response Pilot Program.
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California to experience another year of drought, experts say
With record-breaking heat and a potential La Nina event on the way, California may face a fourth year of drought.
Heeding calls to conserve water during the drought, Californians on average used 10.4% less water in July. In the state's ongoing efforts to deal with heat, drought and climate change, a new round of...
A bill aimed at making it more difficult to drill agricultural wells in California would have added hurdles to obtaining well drilling permits. Although it passed the senate, it was not brought up...
A looming decision about who will lose Colorado River water is likely to be painful, hurting agriculture the most.
California offers new mapping tool for groundwater resources
Against the backdrop of a megadrought, California is also facing groundwater challenges. The State's Department of Water Resources has developed an interactive map that helps members of the public...