California farmers face water restrictions

California farmers’ surface water allocations were cut drastically this summer due to ongoing drought conditions. Now, farmers with water rights dating back to 1903 face water restrictions; last time farmers faced such restrictions was in 1977, according to the New York Times.

Court rules cities and counties can require affordable housing in new developments

California cities and counties can continue to require builders to include affordable housing in new developments, the state’s Supreme Court ruled earlier this month.

EPA and US Army finalize Clean Water Rule

The Clean Water Act was established in 1972. In an historic step to update this legislation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army finalized the Clean Water Rule to clearly protect fresh water sources from pollution and degradation.

Using less water—it’s harder than you think

There are some simple strategies to reduce water use: take shorter showers, wash full loads of laundry and swap out that water-hogging grass for something native.

California’s thirsty almond crop still thriving amid drought

Despite California’s deepening drought, farmers throughout the state are growing a bumper crop of almonds