August 5, 2014 Drought Fact Sheet

2014 California Drought Fact Sheet

California Needs to Modernize its Water Infrastructure to Grow, Not Shrink, our Agricultural Output. California’s agricultural industry provides jobs and economic activity and plays a crucial role in global food production. But this position is at risk due to the drought and unreliable water infrastructure.

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June 12, 2014 Drought Fact Sheet

2014 drought fact sheet 6-12

This new fact sheet from the CFWC provides an update on impacts of the 2014 drought. The impacts of the 2014 drought are likely to be much worse than in 2009 – with socio-economic impacts up to 50% more severe.

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May 22, 2014 Drought Fact Sheet

2014 Drought Update 5-22-2014

On May 19, 2014, UC Davis released a preliminary drought economic impacts report that projects 410,000 acres of fallowed farmland, 14,500 job losses and a $1.7 billion hit to California’s agricultural economy.

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Farm Water and the Big Fix

California’s water supply is broken. Find out who needs to fix it and what needs to be done to provide water supplies for California’s farms, homes and businesses.

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Jobs

"Jobs" discusses how the agriculture industry provides a large amount of employment in the state and how farm dollars help support the community.

Healthy Food and Environment

"Healthy Food and Environment" discusses food safety, how farmers support the environment and that the San Joaquin River is important to the agriculture industry.

A River for All

A River for All

San Joaquin River restoration projects have been the focus of controversy since the early days of California. This video explores the history of water development in California and how decisions made in the 19th Century and beyond played a role in the water system we have today.

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Technology on the Farm

Technology on the Farm

How does space-age technology improve crop production and water use efficiency? See how farmers in the 21st Century use satellites and computers to grow cotton for your clothes and food for your table.

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Managing Pumps and Meters

Managing Pumps and Meters

Westlands Water District is an innovator when it comes to managing water and accounting for every drop that is delivered to its customers. See first hand how an active pump and meter maintenance program helps make the most out of limited water supplies.

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