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As California celebrates 10 years of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), it reflects on the strides made toward achieving groundwater sustainability. While much progress has been made in balancing overdrafted aquifers, challenges remain. As we adapt to climate extremes, groundwater recharge and demand management will be key to ensuring long-term water security for agriculture. Farmers, water officials, and communities must continue to work together to navigate the evolving landscape. #cawater #SGMA #groundwater Read more here: www.agalert.com/california-ag-news/archives/november-27-2024/california-reflects-on-sgma-10-years... ... See MoreSee Less

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Despite recent storms, the State Water Board has renewed emergency drought rules restricting water resources to Californians. 💧 This decision underscores the importance of adopting rational, responsive water regulations that reflect real-world conditions in the state. The rules, rooted in a three year old drought proclamation, and spurred on by petitions in May of 2023 by special interest groups, makes few accommodations to account for the significant precipitation in the Scott and Shasta watersheds in the 2023 water year. 🌾 #cawaterLearn more here: ... See MoreSee Less

As storms soak California, water board looks to renew emergency drought rules

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California’s extreme drought ended two years ago but far Northern California remains in the grip of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s emergency drought declaration.

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The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has unveiled five potential paths for future Colorado River management, addressing critical drought and state disputes. With tensions between Upper and Lower Basin states and the inclusion of tribal water rights for the first time, this marks a pivotal moment for the river's future. Negotiations continue as experts meet in December to chart the course beyond 2026. 🌊 #cawaterLearn more here: ... See MoreSee Less

‘Clear as mud’: Feds offer vague window into Colorado River talks

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The Colorado River’s post-2026 negotiations are stalling under the Biden-Harris administration’s Bureau of Reclamation. Here’s what to expect as Trump takes office.

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