Water & the Environment

List of SGMA GSAs and GSPs
SGMA Update GSAs Must Develop GSPs By Don Wright, California Ag Today Contributor SGMA

Any New Biological Opinions Will Get Review by CA Congress Reps
California Members Release Statement on Updated Biological Opinions for Central Valley

New Water Year Brings Surplus!
Surplus for New Water Year Will Help Farmers in 2020 By Patrick Cavanaugh, Editor The Oct. 1 new

Seeking a Better Understanding Regarding Cannabis Production
Survey Helps UC Understand Cannabis Production Challenges in State By Patrick Cavanaugh,



Action Needed to Amend SB1
Urge your Representatives to AMEND SB 1 From California Citrus Mutual This week the Assembly will

SB1… Fix It or Nix It
California Water Alliance Opinion on SB1 By William Bourdeau, Chair, California Water

SB 1 Is the Same Bad Legislation in a New Dress
SB 1: Bad legislation is bad legislation Opinion From GVwire By Bill McEwen It doesn’t matter

Abnormal Weather, Temperatures, and Pests
A Year of Unusual Weather Affects Vegetable Crops By Mikenzi Meyers, Associate Editor A year

Put Your Public Water Outreach Programs on Steroids
Water Storage Projects are Essential To Counter Inconsistent Wet Weather By Stephen Baker,

Pesticide Air Monitoring Shows Low Numbers
2018 Air Monitoring Shows Most Pesticides Below Health Screening Levels News

Preparing for SGMA — The Time is Now
It's Time to Manage Your Water Assets By Mikenzi Meyers, Associate Editor It’s time for growers

Friant Water Blueprint Focused on Counties South of Delta
Blueprint Will Help Deliver Message for More Water By Jessica Theisman, Associate Editor An

Commentary on Water Issues from Families Protecting The Valley
Unintended Consequences By Families Protecting The Valley As Californians endured the drought,

Proposed Legislation (SB1) Threatens Voluntary Agreements on Wate
Statement by Mike Wade, California Farm Water Coalition Executive

Valley Water Management Ordered To Improve Facility
Valley Water Management May Be Putting Groundwater at Risk News Release The Central Valley Water

Delta Smelt Are Poor Swimmers, Unlikely to Reach Pumps
How Many Smelt Are Actually At the Pumps? By Kristi Diener, Fourth Generation San Joaquin Valley

Consumer Protection Is Top Priority for LGMA
New LGMA Irrigation Requirements Mean Heightened Food Safety Measures By Mikenzi Meyers, Associate

Wastewater Treatment Plant in Delta Causing Problems
Harmful Algal Blooms Impacting Watershed News Release Edited By Patrick Cavanaugh The San