New Report Targets Unreasonable Water Use in California
Blog
from Alter Net – Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011
By Dan Bacher
Coalition response...This author can’t seem to make up his mind. Six months ago in a blog posted on the Internet he labeled Wilson as a “new bureaucrat to further Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s plan to build a peripheral canal and new dams...” Now he is touting Wilson for a report that is short on understanding how water is used on California farms. I wonder what he will be saying in another six months.
The author continues to present misguided information relating to farming along the San Joaquin Valley Westside. Farmers and their water districts are working with State and federal agencies and environmental organizations to reduce the flow of drainage water to the San Joaquin River. This program has accomplished such significant reductions in drainage water flowing to the San Joaquin River that the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board has issued a permit for the efforts to continue. While these efforts continue, farmers are producing fruits and vegetables that are both healthy, safe and in great demand by consumers.
Bond urged to boost Valley water storage
Story
from Fresno Bee – Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011
Coalition response...A lot of water is currently flowing through California but how much water will be available for farmers during the upcoming irrigation season that stretches through the summer months? Deliveries from State and federal water systems are expected to be less than existing contracts call for. If more storage was available, all of California would benefit flood protection, recreation and the environment, in addition to a more reliable supply of water to grow the fruits and vegetables we rely upon.
Oversight committees and ground-water banks
Blog
from Fresno Bee – Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011
By Mark Grossi
DWR Releases Central Valley Flood Protection Plan Progress Report
Release
from DWR – Monday, Jan. 17, 2011
Davis, Woodland seek right to divert Sacramento River Water
Story
from Sacramento Bee – Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011
TV News
from 47/TV Fresno – Monday, Jan. 17, 2011
Irrigation districts file Klamath agreement validation request
Story
from Siskiyou Daily News – Monday, Jan. 17, 2011
Delta Stewardship Council to meet on January 27 & 28
Release
from Aquafornia – Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011
Delta Smelt and Undocumented Farm Workers:
How Federal Policy Is Failing California’s Central Valley
Video
from ReasonTV – Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011
Practical solutions for efficient, integrated and cost effective agricultural water management
Conference
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