More water is flowing to drought-stricken Central Valley farms as a result of new Department of Water Resources (DWR) water transfer agreements. ...
By Harry Cline
Farm Press Editorial Staff
In the last edition I reported that 85,000 acre feet had already been held hostage behind the Delta pumps to protect a minnow....
The Department of Water Resources begins further reductions yesterday in State Water Project (SWP) pumping to comply with Federal Judge Oliver Wanger's restrictions to protect Delta smelt....
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has increased its allocation of 2008 State Water Project (SWP) water for long-term contractors from 25 percent to 35 percent of requests....
Eight organizations have been recognized by the Department of Pesticide Regulation as 2007 IPM Innovators. IPM — integrated pest management — promotes natural pest solutions to build a healthier environment that sustains itself with less reliance on chemicals....
Results of the January 3, 2008, snow survey by the California Department of Water Resources off Highway 50 near Echo Summit are as follows:...
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