Report Managing Drought in a Changing Climate: Four Essential Reforms By Jeffrey Mount, Ellen Hanak, Jay Lund, Paul Ullrich ... Sep 5, 2018 This report reviews climate pressures that are stressing the state’s water system, and describes reforms to help California prepare for greater extremes and growing water scarcity.
blog post Video: Managing Water in a Changing Climate By Sarah Bardeen, Ashlyn Perri Oct 18, 2021 Climate change is stressing California’s water system, but strategic investments and improved water management practices could help us adapt.
Report California’s Future: Water and a Changing Climate By Ellen Hanak, Caitrin Chappelle, Lori Pottinger, Jeffrey Mount Jan 15, 2021 The pandemic and its economic fallout are affecting many aspects of water management, while climate change has major implications. And a much-needed national conversation about racism has illuminated water equity issues—such as how we address climate change, safe drinking water, and water scarcity.
Report Managing Wastewater in a Changing Climate By Caitrin Chappelle, Henry McCann, David Jassby, Kurt Schwabe Apr 16, 2019 California’s wastewater sector helps protect public health and the environment. It is also the source of recycled water. But climate change is bringing water scarcity and other pressures to the sector. Shifts in policy and planning can help prepare the sector for a more volatile future.
Report Preparing California for a Changing Climate By Ellen Hanak, Louise Bedsworth Nov 17, 2008 California has ambitious plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions. But the state also needs an integrated policy to prepare for―and adapt to―climate change. This report finds that some institutions, such as water agencies and electrical utilities, have already begun planning for change. But other areas have yet to prepare effectively for the challenges of a changing California. More information can be found in the following supporting reports: Climate Change in California: Scenarios for Adaptation Adapting California’s Water Management to Climate Change Adaptation of California’s Electricity Sector to Climate Change California Coastal Management with a Changing Climate Air Quality Planning and California’s Changing Climate Climate Change and California’s Public Health Institutions Conservation and Management of Ecological Systems in a Changing California
Report California Coastal Management with a Changing Climate By Ellen Hanak, Georgina Moreno Nov 18, 2008 As a result of climate change, California is likely to face significant challenges to coastal management along the ocean coastline and within the San Francisco Estuary, and tough tradeoffs exist. For example, one of the primary means of protecting buildings and infrastructure from sea level rise and increased storm surges is to “harden” the coastline with coastal armoring—but this strategy is detrimental to beaches, public access, and habitat. Priorities for coastal management include inventorying coastal resources, assessing vulnerabilities, and experimenting with alternatives to armoring. This report was prepared as part of the Preparing California for a Changing Climate project.
Report Air Quality Planning and California’s Changing Climate By Louise Bedsworth Nov 17, 2008 California is home to some of the worst air quality in the country, and climate change will likely make it more difficult to meet health-based air quality standards. This report recommends that air quality planning agencies take steps to understand how climate change could affect air quality improvement efforts. These agencies should also work to ensure that efforts to address climate change are consistent with air quality goals. This report was prepared as part of the Preparing California for a Changing Climate project.
blog post Preparing California’s Rivers for a Changing Climate By Lori Pottinger Aug 19, 2019 We talked to UC Berkeley river scientist Ted Grantham about the state of the state’s rivers, and how to help them adapt to a changing climate.
Fact Sheet Climate Change and California’s Water By Jeffrey Mount, Daniel Swain, Paul Ullrich Sep 4, 2019 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.
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.
