blog post Video: State and Federal Experts Discuss San Joaquin Valley’s Water Future By Lori Pottinger Apr 8, 2019 How can state and federal agencies help California’s largest agricultural region address its difficult water management problems?
Report California’s Water: Water for the Environment By Ellen Hanak, Jay Lund, Jeffrey Mount, Peter Moyle ... Nov 12, 2018 River and wetland ecosystems in California—and the many birds, fish, and other species they support—are in serious decline. Major investments and novel approaches are needed to improve the health of our natural environment. This brief explains how water is used for environmental purposes and describes priority approaches that could improve its management.
blog post The Connection between Groundwater and Surface Water By Jeffrey Mount Oct 15, 2018 Surface water and groundwater are closely linked, but a legal divide kept them separate—until now.
blog post Ecosystems Need Groundwater Too By Lori Pottinger Apr 6, 2018 Which of California’s ecosystems are particularly dependent on groundwater and can we help them cope with dropping water levels?
blog post World Water Day through a California Lens By Caitrin Chappelle Mar 22, 2018 This year’s World Water Day calls for addressing water challenges with nature-based solutions.
blog post Farming Wetlands to Grow Birds By Lori Pottinger Jan 24, 2018 California has lost 95% of its natural wetlands. Managing what’s left is complicated by inadequate water and infrastructure.
blog post New Water Rules for Marijuana Growers By Henry McCann Dec 5, 2017 Cannabis growers will encounter new state requirements next year to address the crop’s impact on California’s creeks and streams.
blog post How Unhealthy Forests Affect Water Supply By Lori Pottinger May 30, 2017 California’s forested watersheds are feeling the effects of drought and fire suppression practices that encourage overly dense stands of trees.
blog post The Myth of Water Wasted to the Sea By Lori Pottinger May 17, 2017 Rivers that flow to the sea bring a host of benefits to people and ecosystems. A scientist explains.
