From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. If BDCP were science-based, Delta flows would be a priority Coalition response…Public water agencies serve the public on a not-for-profit basis. When they do not receive supplies for which they have […]
State, federal regulations safeguard water transfers
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Irrigation deal’s water is trivial, precedent huge Coalition response…This editorial does a good job in providing the facts about the proposed transfer of water by ACID. Federal regulations require the district […]
Water transfers provide benefits
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. ACID looks at selling water to San Joaquin Valley farmers Coalition response… Short-term transfers are a time-tested tool used to improve water management and send water from areas with available supplies […]
Cost of tunnels to be paid by water users
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Buchanan is critical of twin tunnels Delta plan Coalition response…The Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) is the best choice for creating water supply reliability for 25 million Californians and almost 4,000 […]
‘Classic water grab’ fails test of facts
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. California’s ‘water grab’ Coalition response…The original editorial was wrong in claiming that the Bay Delta Conservation Plan is a “classic water grab with the goal of channeling as much Northern California […]
Water legislation provides sensible way to balance fish, water supply needs
(The following is a statement by Dan Nelson, Executive Director of the San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority.) “The major legislation introduced today by Congressman Jim Costa creates a sensible way of balancing the protection of fisheries while providing reasonable water supplies for families, farms and disadvantaged rural communities throughout the San Joaquin Valley. “The legislation maintains core provisions […]
BDCP is part of larger effort
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Twin tunnels plan gains momentum Coalition response…BDCP is part of a larger effort to improve California water management including the bay delta plan, and when completed will work in conjunction with […]
Farm water posters earn fourth-graders cash prizes in statewide contest
Fourth-graders from agricultural and urban areas claimed the top three prizes in the 14th Annual Farm Water Poster Contest sponsored by the California Farm Water Coalition. The top prize went to Zachary Mayo of Veterans Elementary School, Bakersfield. He will receive a $150 cash prize for his drawing of various food products atop a farm […]
Coalition exhibit booth at ACWA to debut ‘Farm State’ video
If you are attending the ACWA Conference in Sacramento this week be sure to stop by the CFWC exhibit booth and pick up a free coffee mug, some Smokehouse almonds and the latest information on farm water issues. CFWC will also be showing a new 4-minute video titled “Farm State: a portrait of the California […]
DWR—ag uses 41% of available water supply
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. What we talk about when we talk about the Central Valley Coalition response…This article provides a glimpse into the world of farming in California’s Central Valley. The land and water, combined […]