subsidence

California lawmakers reject proposal to curb well-drilling where nearby wells could run dry

A worker places gravel around a newly drilled water well at a home in Fresno County in 2023. (Gary Coronado…

8 months ago

Overdrafting? Corcoran has sunk nearly 5 feet

Land subsidence remains the biggest issue in the new state regulation of groundwater. The state Water Board reports that subsidence…

9 months ago

In a first, California cracks down on farms guzzling groundwater

Photo by Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Regulators just imposed unprecedented fees on water usage in the state's agricultural heartland.…

10 months ago

Checking Up on Montezuma Wetlands: Mud on the Rise

Photo: Mary K. Miller The drive down Fire Truck Road to the Montezuma Wetlands Project, where the Delta and Suisun…

1 year ago

Groundwater Overpumping Causes Land Subsidence in San Joaquin Valley City of Corcoran

Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images In the fertile lands of the San Joaquin Valley, a silent crisis brews beneath the surface.…

1 year ago