blog post How Is California Spending the Water Bond? By Ellen Hanak, Jelena Jezdimirovic Jun 16, 2016 California voters passed a $7.5 billion water bond almost two years ago. How is the state spending these funds?
Fact Sheet Water and Energy in California By Alvar Escriva-Bou, Gokce Sencan, Andrew Ayres Dec 5, 2022 Water and energy are closely entwined in California: the energy sector relies heavily on water for electricity generation, and statewide water use consumes a lot of energy. Our new fact sheet illuminates the connections between these two sectors, and explores ways to make both systems more resilient in the face of climate change.
blog post A California Dream: Less Plastic in the Ocean By Dean Bonner, Lori Pottinger Aug 27, 2019 Californians are very concerned about a number of threats to the oceans—including the growing problem of plastic pollution.
Fact Sheet Paying for California’s Water System By Caitrin Chappelle, Ellen Hanak, Annabelle Rosser May 26, 2021 Most funding for California’s water system comes from local water bills and taxes. During droughts and recessions, revenues decline, making it harder for water agencies to keep up with needed investments.
blog post Drought Watch: Water Not Wasted to the Sea By Jeffrey Mount Feb 10, 2015 The water from the latest storm that is moving down the Sacramento River, out through the Delta, and into the Bay benefits a broad range of users.
Fact Sheet Sea Level Rise in California By Letitia Grenier, Gokce Sencan Feb 28, 2024 Sea levels are rising, and Californians are already feeling the impact. Adaptation will require new forms of collaboration and coordination—as well as working with nature—to find solutions.
