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California prepares for new water year amid climate challenges

California prepares for the new Water Year starting October 1, facing extreme weather challenges and investing in water management and sustainability efforts.

California invests $880 million to boost water systems

California allocates $880M to 395 projects, improving water systems and climate resilience for 12 million residents statewide.

California eases drought emergency in 19 counties

Governor Newsom lifts the drought emergency in 19 counties, while keeping it in 39, as California shifts focus to long-term water resilience and recovery efforts.

March storms revive California’s snowpack, boosting water supply

March storms significantly boosted California's snowpack to above-average levels, prompting a strategic and equitable update to water management plans amidst climate variability.

California DWR partners with district on key projects, programs

California's Department of Water Resources funds projects for sustainable agriculture and groundwater storage in Riverside County. Projects include CropSWAP and recharge.

Largest ag water district in the US sees success with groundwater recharge

California's Westlands Water District is implementing groundwater recharge projects to store 200,000 acre-feet of water by Feb 2024, bolstering drought resilience.

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Deborah on Arizona’s rural groundwater users face regulatory actions: “It’s a complicated problem. We certainly need farms to survive, and many smaller family farms are doing what they can…” Oct 8, 21:40
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