California’s Water

Managing water remains one of the great challenges for California. Population growth, a shifting climate, and declining ecosystem health are putting pressure on the state’s water supply and flood management systems. New policies are needed to address these challenges.

This briefing kit highlights some of the most pressing issues, including:

• Climate change and water
• The Colorado River
• Energy and water
• Managing droughts
• Paying for water
• Preparing for floods
• Protecting headwaters
• Providing safe drinking water
• The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
• Storing water
• Water for cities
• Water for the environment
• Water for farms