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Michelle Paul Selected as New CFWC Executive Director
Michelle Paul Selected as New CFWC Executive Director The California Farm Water Coalition is pleased to announce the selection of Michelle Paul as its next
Will the Bay-Delta Plan Succeed? It Has a Good Chance if the Healthy Rivers and Landscapes Alternative is Allowed to Work
On July 24, 2025, the State Water Resources Control Board released an updated Bay-Delta Water Plan, a critical framework designed to protect the ecological health of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta while addressing California’s diverse water demands.
Golden Mussels: A Looming Crisis for California’s Farms and Water Supply
The golden mussel, an invasive species from East and Southeast Asia, is spreading rapidly in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta since its discovery in October 2024. This tiny invader threatens California’s $50 billion agricultural industry by clogging irrigation systems, which could disrupt water deliveries, reduce farm production, and raise food prices. Efforts are underway to monitor and control its spread to protect our food supply.