2008 Water Crisis
Ag Alert provides continuing coverage on the state of water supplies in California. Our intensive coverage kicked off with a three-part series on the California water crisis, published in June and July. This page also provides resources to help you learn about California Farm Bureau actions on water issues.
Ag Alert Coverage
Dec. 24, 2008
Nov. 5, 2008
Oct. 15, 2008
Sept. 17, 2008
- Drought, water shortages force ranchers to downsize
- Farmers prepare for termination of water program
Sept. 10, 2008
- Dry times put extra focus on groundwater
- Commentary: California must continue to seek solutions to water crisis
Sept. 3, 2008
Aug. 27, 2008
Aug. 20, 2008
Aug. 13, 2008
Aug. 6, 2008
July 23, 2008
- Flood of plans muddies water supply solution
- Court finds harm to salmon, sets remedies hearings
- Experts warn California faces water catastrophe
July 16, 2008
California Water Crisis Series
Part 1 - June 18, 2008
- California's water future: Crops wither--along with the water supply
- Federal salmon trial continues in Fresno
- CFBF conducts Water Shortage Impact Survey
- From the Fields: Farmers discuss water supply restrictions
Part 2 - June 25, 2008
- California's water quality: Farmers take active role in protecting environment
- Imperial farmers deal with similar water challenges
- Dairy producers have their own water quality issues
- Cut costs of pumping water by improving efficiency
- From the Fields: Farmers talk about water quality and water supplies
Part 3 - July 9, 2008
- Irrigation technology: Smart water solutions for state's farmers
- All water is not the same
- CFBF flooded with water survey responses, but more sought
- From the Fields: Farmers discuss irrigation management
Additional Resources
- CFBF statement to House Water and Power Subcommittee: Drought and water supply (July 2008, PDF, 68 KB)