blog post A Path to Progress for the Salton Sea By Lori Pottinger Jun 26, 2018 The Salton Sea urgently needs a steady supply of water to reduce health and environmental problems. We talked with Kurt Schwabe about possible solutions.
blog post A Balancing Act for the Colorado River By Lori Pottinger Jun 20, 2018 The Colorado basin has been in drought for nearly two decades. We talked with Bonnie Colby on how to improve shared management of the river.
blog post Three Water Challenges for Almonds By Ellen Hanak May 31, 2018 Almonds are California’s largest single crop. Here are three water realities that almond growers must grapple with in coming years.
blog post A Bottom-Up Approach to Groundwater Sustainability By Lori Pottinger Feb 28, 2018 An expert interview about groundwater management innovations being tried in Kern County.
blog post Farming Wetlands to Grow Birds By Lori Pottinger Jan 24, 2018 California has lost 95% of its natural wetlands. Managing what’s left is complicated by inadequate water and infrastructure.
blog post New Water Rules for Marijuana Growers By Henry McCann Dec 5, 2017 Cannabis growers will encounter new state requirements next year to address the crop’s impact on California’s creeks and streams.
blog post The Unintended Consequences of Indoor Water Conservation By Lori Pottinger Nov 29, 2017 Indoor water conservation can reduce the quality and quantity of wastewater, hindering the use of treated wastewater to augment water supply.
blog post The State of Groundwater Recharge in the San Joaquin Valley By Ellen Hanak Nov 10, 2017 A survey of local water districts looks at local groundwater recharge efforts, opportunities, and constraints.
blog post New Laws Ease Funding and Improve Accounting for Water By Henry McCann, Caitrin Chappelle Oct 18, 2017 It was a busy year for water policy in the California Legislature. Here’s a summary of newly signed bills.
blog post Groundwater Quality Is Key to Quantity By Jelena Jezdimirovic, Caitrin Chappelle Aug 30, 2017 Improving groundwater management isn’t just about how much water our aquifers can supply. We also need to focus on its water quality.
