Local Voices

Central Valley Farmers Fear Groundwater Recharge May Be Hampered By State Policy

Despite two consecutive years of above-average precipitation, there are still some grumblings about the water supply.

(CBS San Francisco​ )

April 5, 2024

FRESNO -- Much has been said of California's two consecutive years of above-average precipitation but there are still some grumblings in California about the water supply.

Find out what's happening in Fresnofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

In the Central Valley, some districts say their groundwater recharge projects are getting squeezed as they await word on what kind of water deliveries they'll get this year.

"This is our main canal," explained Manny Amorelli. "This runs the length of our district, kind of like the highway, the main highway of the district."

Find out what's happening in Fresnofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Click here for the full story via CBS San Francisco


CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.

More from Fresno