3/10/16: Commentary on Fresno Bee Editorial
Published in the Fresno Bee, 3/10/16: Editorial: Bureau of Reclamation should increase Delta water exports There’s no other way to say it. The federal Bureau of Reclamation’s decision Wednesday to …
2/10/16: Statement on Senator Feinstein’s Water Bill
Today’s announcement by Senator Feinstein of the introduction of a new water bill to the United States Senate comes as welcome news as drought-stricken California struggles to capture and store …
Fact Sheet: Bureau poised to dump 27 billion gallons of water in hope of preventing Ich outbreak
California’s water supplies are critically low. During this time of uncertainty, people should expect what water remains to be managed carefully. Millions of Californians are sacrificing to do their part …
USBR submits plan to raise Shasta dam
The Bureau of Reclamation submitted to Congress a final report on a proposal to raise Shasta dam on July 29. The plan would have helped to meet an important and …
Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2015 introduced
Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2015 introduced Focusing on the urgent needs brought about by water supply instability and drought, Senators Feinstein and Boxer have presented to the Senate a …
USDA- NRCS announces drought relief funds
The National Resources Conservation Service has announced the availability of additional drought relief funds. Click here for more information.
Endangered Species Protections- Confronting Delta Stressors
Improving the health of protected fish species requires fishery managers to confront the many stressors that are threatening their existence. Though for years scientists have warned of the need to address …
Ag Day 2015 – Celebrating California Agriculture
Farmers in California work hard to produce crops in responsible, efficient ways for us all to enjoy. California’s farmers grow our food and fiber using the latest in irrigation and …
2/17/15: Grassland Water District, Ducks Unlimited, and California Waterfowl Letter
Grassland Water District, Ducks Unlimited, and California Waterfowl join the chorus of organizations objecting to the State Water Resources Control Board’s Executive Director’s denial of the Projects’ request to reasonably …
2/12/15: Congressman McCarthy’s statement on the SWRCB Executive Director’s recent decision
Below is Congressman McCarthy’s statement on the Executive Director’s recent decision and the congressional letter to the State Board regarding the TUCP. California’s historic drought is hurting our entire state. …