blog post Video: Managing Wastewater in a Changing Climate By Lori Pottinger Apr 24, 2019 California’s wastewater sector is at a turning point as climate change increases the risks of water scarcity. PPIC researchers and a panel of experts explore how the sector can adapt to a more volatile future.
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?
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.
blog post Video: Water Priorities for California’s Next Governor By Lori Pottinger Nov 16, 2018 California’s water challenges are complex, with many possible solutions and even more opinions about best approaches. How can a new governor move forward in this critical area?
blog post Tackling Safe Drinking Water in the San Joaquin Valley By Lori Pottinger Oct 22, 2018 Unsafe drinking water is an ongoing problem in a number of disadvantaged rural communities. We talked to Maria Herrera about how to address it.
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 Remaking Flood Management to Support Salmon By Lori Pottinger Jul 18, 2018 California’s aquatic ecosystems and the species that depend on them are in trouble. Restoring floodplains can make a big difference.
blog post The Yuba Accord: A Model for Water Management By Ellen Hanak May 15, 2018 Three reasons why the Yuba Accord is a model for modern water management in California.
blog post A Bottom-Up Approach to Groundwater Sustainability By Lori Pottinger Feb 28, 2018 An expert interview about groundwater management innovations being tried in Kern County.
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.
