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California’s San Joaquin Valley faulted for not having groundwater protection plan

Years of drought, overpumping has created a grave crisis in region

October 13, 2023  By Ground Water Canada



California – The state has begun regulating groundwater pumping after years of drought and overpumping. Communities in the San Joaquin Valley are being blamed for not having a plan to protect groundwater. The situation has led to wells drying up at rural residences and land sinking in other areas. A hearing has been scheduled for April to determine if the Tulare Lake Subbasin should be placed on probation. CityNews report | READ MORE


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