Cadiz Inc. (“Cadiz”, the “Company”), a California business dedicated to sustainable water and agricultural projects, issued a statement from Company CEO Scott Slater on the heels of World Water Day as California faces another dry year. “Today, most Californians find themselves staring down another drought declaration. This is exacerbated by the reality that …
Read More »NOAA Spring Outlook not so lovely for the Southwest
Same tune, different year. After a dry winter season and a lower than average snowpack, California looks like its headed back into a drought cycle. And it’s not the only state experiencing dry conditions, nearly one-half of the country — stretching from the Pacific Coast to the Great Plains and …
Read More »Fresno Irrigation District Delays Water Deliveries
The Fresno Irrigation District’s (FID) agriculture customers are going to have to wait awhile longer for water. The District has said they will conserve their available water supply and not offer any March or April agricultural deliveries. FID will postpone the start of its 2021 water deliveries until early-April due …
Read More »DWR releases draft update on California’s groundwater, seeks public comment
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released the draft California’s Groundwater – Update 2020 (Bulletin-118) and opened the public comment period. The update contains information on the condition of California’s groundwater and DWR is encouraging community members and water managers over the next 45 days to review the publication …
Read More »EPA fines Newport Bay boat yards for Clean Water Act violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced settlements with Basin Marine, Inc. and Balboa Boatyard of California, Inc., for Clean Water Act violations. Basin Marine and Balboa Boatyard are assessed $142,224 and $59,908 in penalties respectively and will be required to maintain preventative measures to reduce the discharge of …
Read More »California edging closer to a critically dry year according to DWR
Yesterday the Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted their third manual snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The Sierra Nevada snowpack registered just 61% of its historical average for this time of year. With only 56 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent (SWE) of 21 …
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