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California lawmakers reject proposal to curb well-drilling where nearby wells could run dryCalifornia lawmakers reject proposal to curb well-drilling where nearby wells could run dry

California lawmakers reject proposal to curb well-drilling where nearby wells could run dry

A worker places gravel around a newly drilled water well at a home in Fresno County in 2023. (Gary Coronado…

10 months ago
Overdrafting? Corcoran has sunk nearly 5 feetOverdrafting? Corcoran has sunk nearly 5 feet

Overdrafting? Corcoran has sunk nearly 5 feet

Land subsidence remains the biggest issue in the new state regulation of groundwater. The state Water Board reports that subsidence…

11 months ago
In a first, California cracks down on farms guzzling groundwaterIn a first, California cracks down on farms guzzling groundwater

In a first, California cracks down on farms guzzling groundwater

Photo by Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Regulators just imposed unprecedented fees on water usage in the state's agricultural heartland.…

1 year ago
Checking Up on Montezuma Wetlands: Mud on the RiseChecking Up on Montezuma Wetlands: Mud on the Rise

Checking Up on Montezuma Wetlands: Mud on the Rise

Photo: Mary K. Miller The drive down Fire Truck Road to the Montezuma Wetlands Project, where the Delta and Suisun…

1 year ago
Groundwater Overpumping Causes Land Subsidence in San Joaquin Valley City of CorcoranGroundwater Overpumping Causes Land Subsidence in San Joaquin Valley City of Corcoran

Groundwater Overpumping Causes Land Subsidence in San Joaquin Valley City of Corcoran

Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images In the fertile lands of the San Joaquin Valley, a silent crisis brews beneath the surface.…

1 year ago
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