California water officials have recently implemented new water conservation rules to discourage residents from wasting water. These regulations, which were adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board, prohibit wasteful actions, such as hosing down sidewalks and over watering yards, during times of drought. Parts of California have been experiencing drought conditions for years.Read more
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The COP26 global environmental forum that took place earlier this year in Glasgow, Scotland included continuing commitments by many countries to funding and implementing climate-resilient and sustainable agricultural systems. This need for agricultural practices that can withstand current and future climate crises has never been more urgent. The United Nations recently sent out a warningRead more
A combination of forces, including wildfires, drought, and an ongoing pandemic, have led to several very difficult years for farmers and farm workers in California’s Sonoma County. Mauritson Farms, a producer of premium wine grapes in the region, saw its crop yield for 2021 drop 15 to 30%. The county has enforced strict water regulationsRead more
For many residents of the Western states, ongoing drought has become a common concern. In 2021, even states in the Midwest were facing water supply issues. Just last year in Minnesota, over 40% of the state was experiencing extreme drought. When these issues arose, government officials asked residents to limit their water use. HereRead more