The Economic Impact Of Westlands Water District A new study found that agricultural production within Westlands Water District is responsible for generating over $4.7 billion in annual economic activity and supporting over 35,000 jobs across the regional economy. These jobs produce the wages, tax revenue, and consumer spending that drive […]
The Start of a New Water Year
The Start of a New Water Year October 1 marked the beginning of a new water year and, unfortunately, all signs point to yet another difficult year ahead. In the 2020-2021 water year, the water year that just ended, Westlands’ water allocation was reduced from 5% to 0% in May 2021. The […]
Drought and the Food Supply Chain
Drought and the Food Supply Chain If you’ve noticed that your grocery and restaurant bills are higher today than they were a year or two ago, you’re not alone. Food prices are on the rise, and it’s putting a strain on Californians across the state. While COVID-19 and inflation both […]
The Importance of Water Infrastructure
Happy World Water Day! Every year on March 22, the United Nations celebrates World Water Day to highlight the importance of safe, reliable water all over the world. This year’s theme is valuing water for all its uses – including agriculture, food security, employment, and economic growth – and valuing […]
Voluntary Agreements: An Opportunity to Improve Conservation Through Collaboration
Voluntary Agreements: A New Era of Collaboration Voluntary Agreements (VAs) have been proposed as a collaborative, modern and holistic alternative to the State Water Resources Control Board’s (SWRCB) staff proposed update to the Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan (WQCP). From August 2018 until early 2020, state and federal agencies, public water agencies, and non-governmental organizations were engaged in robust […]