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Supreme Court curtails WOTUS regulation

- Analysis
The big news of the day—at least in agricultural circles—is the long-awaited May 25 Supreme Court ruling in the highly publicized Sackett v. EPA suit, limiting Waters of the United States (WOTUS) regulation by the Environmental Protection Agency.

A call for the vision of a fly

- Analysis
One of the most confusing things about present-day dilemmas is that each solution to a problem leads to a different set of problems. Particularly when it comes to technology.

The Texas drought: a unique set of pressures

- Analysis
Of late much of the media conversation about water use has focused on California, but Texas, with its own multiyear drought, faces similar pressures.

CFFA’s LeMay optimistic about fresh fruit season

- Analysis
I contacted Ian LeMay, currently president of the California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA), to congratulate him on his new appointment as incoming president of the California Table Grape Association (CTGA).

California wins the water brinksmanship game

- Analysis
California has won an intense game of brinksmanship with the weather. For the time being.

Biden vetoes Congressional water measure

- General News
The Congressional move was to a large extent symbolic, because it would have required President Biden to sign legislation overturning regulations issued by his own administration—which was very close to unthinkable.

A dive into the deep waters of WOTUS

- Analysis
Monday, March 20, was a significant date in at least one respect: it was the day when the revised Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule took effect. At least it did in 48 states. The exceptions are Idaho and Texas.

California groundwater recharge just temporary solution

- Analysis
The astonishing amounts of water dumped on California by a series of atmospheric rivers have been national news for weeks now. The state’s longstanding drought has been pronounced to be over. But just how over?

CA Gov. Newsom issued executive order: floodwater to be used to recharge and store groundwater

- General News
As storms continue to hit the state, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on March 10, 2023 to temporarily lift regulations and allow floodwater to be diverted to groundwater basins.

Yuma ag group highlights drought risk to area

- General News
A prolonged drought in the West is making the fate of the Colorado River less certain. As a result, agriculture is at risk.