As California enters a new water year, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released two new groundwater reports – the Semi-Annual Groundwater Conditions Update and a draft of California’s Groundwater Update 2025– that show measurable progress towards achieving groundwater sustainability in California. Combined, the two reports along with DWR’s California’s Groundwater Live (CalGW Live) incorporate historical data with near real-time insights to help groundwater sustainability agencies (GSAs) monitor conditions in their region and adjust custom-tailored solutions to meet sustainability objectives defined in their groundwater sustainability plans and the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA).

Other groundwater news:

• California Department of Water Resources: News release: DWR seeks public comment on released draft California’s Groundwater: Bulletin 118 — Update 2025
• Cal State LA: News release: Cal State LA graduate honored with 2025 Outstanding Student Award from Groundwater Resources Association of California
• National Ground Water Association: News release: National Ground Water Association launches water well map expanding access to water well data nationwide