irrigation

In a region known for growing vegetables, the findings highlight the need for more transparency on current fertilizer application and irrigation practices, which are currently not extensively tracked by government agencies.

Geological Survey hydrologist developed the model of interactions and feedback between farm irrigation decisions and groundwater levels to better understand the causes and potential solutions to the decline in groundwater.

L.A. has been recycling wastewater for decades but has previously used the treated water for outdoor irrigation in areas such as golf courses and parks.

He bucked his party on water conservation issues, opposing Democratic-led efforts to curtail the amount of state and federal water flowing to San Joaquin Valley irrigation districts.

Agricultural irrigation and power plant operations could also be significantly impeded, and if past mussel infestations are any indication, golden mussels could also severely affect boating and recreation by encrusting docks, engines and steering equipment.