Report California’s Water: Climate Change and Water By Ellen Hanak, Jay Lund, Jeffrey Mount, Robert Wilkinson ... Nov 12, 2018 California’s climate is warming and becoming more variable. While the state is a leader in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, its water system was designed for a 20th century climate. All facets of water management must be updated to adapt to changing conditions. This brief summarizes strategies to help the state prepare for a changing climate and rising sea level.
Report California’s Water: Protecting Headwaters By Ellen Hanak, Jeffrey Mount, Van Butsic, Joshua Viers ... Nov 12, 2018 Mountainous regions provide most of the state’s water supply. But major problems loom— from a growing risk of wildfires to a shrinking snowpack. This brief outlines ways California and the federal government—the largest landowner in headwater areas—could address critical problems in these areas.
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 Make California’s Water Grid Climate-Ready By Jeffrey Mount, Ellen Hanak Sep 6, 2018 Climate pressures are seriously stressing the state’s water system. California must prepare its water grid for greater extremes and growing water scarcity.
blog post Managing Forests to Reduce Wildfire Risks By Henry McCann, Van Butsic, Claudia Herbert Aug 20, 2018 As the state’s wildfire risk has grown, the debate over how to address it has become more heated. These four points can help inform the conversation.
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.
blog post New Federal Policies Will Help Manage Wildfire Risk By Henry McCann May 8, 2018 New federal reforms prioritize forest management and will help reduce the risk of wildfires.
blog post How “Weather Whiplash” Could Change California By Lori Pottinger May 1, 2018 Climate change is pushing California’s volatile weather to new extremes. Climate scientist Daniel Swain explains what to expect.
blog post Building Community to Support Healthy Forests By Henry McCann Feb 1, 2018 An all-hands-on-deck approach is needed to improve the health of California’s headwater forests. Local agencies can help foster cooperative efforts.
blog post A Look Back at the Year in Water Policy By Ellen Hanak Jan 9, 2018 California’s year of extremes demonstrated the impact of our variable climate on water management. The PPIC Water Policy Center responded.
