Articles Tagged with ''biological opinions''

A coalition has emerged around a complex and ambitious approach to bring water to the valley – one that could head off the worst effects of SGMA for farmers, the environment and communities.

Water policy expert Tim Quinn describes a breakdown in coalition building that began 20 years ago.

Senate Republican Leader Shannon Grove said the budget sets aside about $6.5 million “to pay for lawsuits so that the state of California can sue the Trump administration.”

The Newsom administration is advancing the Water Resilience Portfolio and plans to complete the policy document soon.

The Bureau of Reclamation announced Tuesday south-of-Delta agricultural water districts will now have a 20% allocation.

State issues guidance for dine-in restaurants * USDA nears release of aid * Senate mulls liability protections

Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman shared her opposing to Newsom’s decision to part ways on a coordinated Delta pumping plan.

California Green New Deal mandates 100% organic ag * A health study on farmworkers is in the works * TJ Cox says farmworkers need childcare during COVID-19

Dan Dooley has more than four decades of experience in California agriculture and water policy.