Items Tagged with 'groundwater recharge'

New recommendations from the California Water Commission are raising fears over adding more fuel for bills that seek to overhaul the state’s water rights system.

Aquifers globally, including those in California, face groundwater depletion due to excessive pumping, land use changes and climate impacts.

DWR Director Karla Nemeth stands at the center of several monumental changes underway for California’s water supply.

While California has made strides, groundwater banking is still in the early stages and farmers remain frustrated over the slow pace for permitting and infrastructure upgrades.

A California representative said his state needs short term funding and long-term investments to support farmers struggling with drought.

Despite a record budget and drought, the state is adding no new money for water storage. Instead, about $1 billion for nature-based solutions will fund projects like groundwater recharge.