In short:
- California may soon implement state control over groundwater in Kings County due to excessive pumping by agricultural interests.
- This move could mark the first time the state enforces the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, aiming to protect local water supplies and prevent land subsidence.
- Major agricultural players in the region, influencing local groundwater policies, may face significant financial penalties.
Key quote:
"The stakes are extremely high, and the risk is extremely high."
— Jasmine Rivera, community development specialist at Self-Help Enterprises
Why this matters:
California's relationship with groundwater is a complex dance between necessity and sustainability.
Related: In California, salt taints soil, threatening food security.
In short:
- California may soon implement state control over groundwater in Kings County due to excessive pumping by agricultural interests.
- This move could mark the first time the state enforces the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, aiming to protect local water supplies and prevent land subsidence.
- Major agricultural players in the region, influencing local groundwater policies, may face significant financial penalties.
Key quote:
"The stakes are extremely high, and the risk is extremely high."
— Jasmine Rivera, community development specialist at Self-Help Enterprises
Why this matters:
California's relationship with groundwater is a complex dance between necessity and sustainability.
Related: In California, salt taints soil, threatening food security.
