blog post Widening the Conversation about Safe Drinking Water in the San Joaquin Valley By Lori Pottinger Mar 18, 2019 The San Joaquin Valley is a hot spot for unsafe drinking water. We talked to Veronica Garibay about ways to ensure community involvement in water management decision making.
press release “All Hands on Deck” Approach Needed to Manage Growing Water Stress in the San Joaquin Valley Feb 20, 2019
Report Water and the Future of the San Joaquin Valley By Ellen Hanak, Alvar Escriva-Bou, Brian Gray, Sarge Green ... Feb 20, 2019 California’s largest agricultural region is in a time of great change and growing water stress. New cooperative approaches are needed to bring groundwater basins into balance, provide safe drinking water, and manage water and land to benefit people and nature.
blog post Reducing Drought Risks in Rural Communities By Alvar Escriva-Bou Jan 10, 2019 California’s rural communities are disproportionately exposed to drinking water shortages during drought. Improved planning efforts can help.
Report California’s Water: Providing Safe Drinking Water By Ellen Hanak, Caitrin Chappelle, Jelena Jezdimirovic, Brian Gray ... Nov 12, 2018 Most Californians have safe, reliable drinking water, but in some poor, rural parts of the state water contamination and drying wells is a persistent problem. This problem could be resolved in the near term with dependable funding and a clear state action plan.
blog post New Laws on Drought, Forests, and Safe Drinking Water By Henry McCann, Caitrin Chappelle Oct 9, 2018 The recent legislative session made progress on urban drought management, forest health, and safe drinking water.
blog post Video: Managing Drought in a Changing Climate By Lori Pottinger Sep 14, 2018 California’s water system isn’t prepared for growing climate extremes. A panel of experts explain how climate change will affect the system, and discuss reforms that could make it more resilient.
blog post Connecting Water Systems for Safe Drinking Water By Darcy Bostic, Caitrin Chappelle Aug 27, 2018 Most Californians have safe drinking water, but pockets of unsafe or inadequate water supply remain. Efforts to consolidate smaller systems into larger ones is helping to resolve the problem.
blog post How Wildfires Affect California’s Water Supply By Henry McCann, Jeffrey Mount, Claudia Herbert Jul 23, 2018 Wildfire can affect the amount and quality of water supply, and the potential for flooding.
