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State Water Resources Control Board Adopts Cannabis Cultivation Requirements

Submitted by Peter Nell on Tue, 02/20/2018 - 14:31
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The California State Water Resources Control Board adopted requirements for commercial and personal medical use cannabis cultivation. The requirements—the Cannabis Cultivation Policy—aim to reduce impacts from discharges of waste and water diversions. 
 
The Cannabis Cultivation Policy is available online. The policy should be referenced by cannabis cultivators who divert surface water to irrigate cannabis or plan to. 
 

State Water Resources Control Board Announces Cannabis Cultivation Workshops

Submitted by Peter Nell on Mon, 12/11/2017 - 10:25

SWEEP Program Open for Applications through March 14

Submitted by Guest Blogger on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 13:19

Grant applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) are now being accepted through March 14, 2017. SWEEP provides financial assistance for farmers and ranchers to implement irrigation systems that save water and energy while reducing greenhouse gases on California agricultural operations.

Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Program Open for Applications

Submitted by Jane Sooby on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 10:20
The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP), authorized by emergency drought legislation last year, is open for applications through June 29.
 
The program provides funding to help farmers and ranchers implement conservation measures that reduce their water use and greenhouse gas emissions. 
 
The maximum grant award is $150,000 and can be used to improve irrigation and energy-use efficiency on California farms and ranches.

Water Efficiency Grants Available for California Farmers

Submitted by Jane Sooby on Mon, 06/27/2016 - 11:06

Farmers can apply to receive up to $200,000 to invest in irrigation systems that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save water. The payments are offered under California’s State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP).

Applications are due by August 5, 2016. Eligible applicants must be agricultural operations in California. Successful applications will reduce both greenhouse gas emissions and save water. Documentation of current and projected water and energy use is required in the application.

Water Meetings Being Held in East Salinas

Submitted by Guest Blogger on Mon, 10/31/2016 - 11:13

COPA is organizing conversations and house meetings in East Salinas around issues of water and the new Groundwater Sustainability Agency that is being created. COPA is an organization of 24 member institutions throughout the region that work together on issues that emerge out of conversations like these. If you are interested in participating in one of these conversations, please contact the COPA office at 831-728-3210.

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This article was submitted by Rosa Vitela of Communities Organized for Relational Power In Action (COPA).

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