Publications

California continues to play a major role in national political and policy debates, and state leaders are working to address a range of challenges—from the…

California faces a twofold climate challenge: finding cost-effective ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for changes that are expected even if global emissions…

Climate pressures and population growth are making it harder to store water for droughts, manage flood risk, and protect fresh¬water ecosystems.

California’s freshwater ecosystems are under pressure and its aquatic biodiversity is in decline. The state needs a new approach to protect the many beneficial uses…

Preparing California’s water systems and natural environment for climate change requires a palette of adaptations, including: modernizing the water grid, using a portfolio of tools…

Key findings from the current survey include: In the Democratic presidential primary race, Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden, and Bernie Sanders lead the rest of the…

The statewide network of storage and conveyance facilities provides multiple services, which are sometimes in conflict. Climate change brings new challenges.

Managing water is at the forefront of climate change adaptation in California. Changes are needed to prepare the water system for a more volatile climate.