Building a Toolbox for Smart Water Management California recently passed landmark groundwater legislation aimed to help boost critically over-drafted groundwater basins statewide and build a more secure water future for communities, agriculture and the environment. Groundwater is a go-to resource for drinking and irrigating farmland, especially during our state’s frequent droughts. Under this law, regional…
Missed the live stream of our thought-leader panel, The Common Good: Working Together for a Secure Water Future? Click below to hear from diverse, expert perspectives on the various water issues stakeholders face in the San Joaquin Valley as we continue building constructive dialogue to keep California leading in comprehensive water stewardship. Panel Speakers…
From construction to capture: Laguna Irrigation District recharge basin receiving flood flows for the first time. Photos by Scott Sills. Rain has returned to many parts of California, and we’re pleased to share an update on a multi-partner effort you may be familiar with: the Laguna Irrigation District dedicated groundwater recharge basin. An alliance of…
Check out our illuminating webcast – “Conversations from the Field: How Much Water Does the Environment Need?”
Forbes recently hosted its second-annual AgTech Summit in Salinas, which Sustainable Conservation’s Daniel Mountjoy joined for a panel discussion exploring how California’s farming industry is adapting to a “new normal” of water scarcity.
We’re pleased to announce the release of our annual impact report! This year’s digital report highlights the milestones Sustainable Conservation hit over the course of 2015. Every win for the Golden State last year was made possible by you.
A unique alliance of public, private and nonprofit leaders unveiled a pioneering project to improve water resiliency in the San Joaquin Valley.
California’s drought has had worrisome impacts. Necessity, however, is the mother of invention – and we’ve partnered with farmers, irrigation districts & researchers to achieve just that.
Together with speakers from the State Water Resources Control Board, Almond Board of California, and Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment, Ashley Boren discussed the future of California water at the Commonwealth Club.
If you’ve driven through the Central Valley lately, you have no doubt seen evidence of California’s drought: brown lawns, barren fields, and signs protesting severe water reductions for agriculture.
Enjoy this video of our October 20th ‘Weathering the Drought: Farming Solutions for a Thriving California’ event featuring a diverse and experienced group of speakers addressing the challenging issue of California agriculture, drought, climate change, economy, and more.
The season of giving is upon us, and this December 1st thousands across the nation will join #GivingTuesday to make the world a better and brighter place. In this spirit, two supporters will match – up to $100,000 – new and increased gifts to Sustainable Conservation!