From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Storing water is an old concept that takes on new importance Coalition response…Storage is a vital part of resolving California’s long-term water issues. Work is currently underway in several venues to […]
Farmers working to improve soil conditions
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 wastewater can revive damaged soils Coalition response…There has been a long relationship between farmers and university officials and other agencies to improve the production of food and fiber crops on […]
BDCP is more than wetlands and tunnels
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Democrats urge Brown to consider alternative to water project Coalition response…The alternative plan put forth by the lawmakers simply does not meet the water needs of California. Farmers in the San […]
Grasslands efforts reduce runoff
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 wastewater may be answer to damaged soils Coalition response…This story reflects the work of farmers, local water districts, certain environmental groups, and state and federal agencies to resolve the runoff […]
BDCP protects water rights
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 Delta water drain scheme is like “Chinatown” all over again Coalition response…No one disputes that the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is in trouble and in need of fixing. Likewise, the State […]
Existing contracts regulate water deliveries
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Protect our water future Coalition response…Existing contracts govern the amount of water that will be delivered to users south of the Delta through the tunnels. The tunnels serve a two-fold purpose, […]
BDCP safeguards against loss of water to regulations
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Californians needlessly soaked for water Coalition response…Southern California residents have much at stake when it comes to a safe and secure water supply. The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is a critical component […]
Congressman’s proposed ‘fixes’ are already in implementation
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. ‘Bay Delta Destruction Plan’ panned by Congressman John Garamendi Coalition response… Rep. Garamendi mentions some ideas that he believes will help resolve the Delta’s ecosystem disaster and California’s water supply crisis […]
Frustrations mount over fish protections
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Let’s try a delta smelt hatchery Coalition response…The frustration expressed by the letter-writer is shared by many, including farmers who are unable to plant their fields because of restricted water supplies […]
Improved conveyance needed for State to benefit from new storage
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Reservoirs should stay in water bond Coalition response…The author correctly explains the importance of reservoirs during dry times like we are currently experiencing and the need to increase storage in the […]