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 Videos: Priorities for California’s Water By Lori Pottinger Nov 1, 2017 Panels of experts discuss ways to improve how California manages water supply and the natural environment.
blog post The Search for Sustainability in the Colorado River Basin By Lori Pottinger Jul 13, 2017 The Colorado River is a crucial water source for seven states and Mexico. We talked to an expert about how to balance priorities in managing the river.
event Building Drought Resilience in California’s Cities and Suburbs Jun 16, 2017 The recent drought was a stress test for California’s urban areas. It revealed good preparation by water agencies but also tensions between the state and local utilities brought on by state-mandated water conservation. Join PPIC Water Policy Center researchers and a panel of experts for a discussion about evolving state and local roles in managing urban water supply during drought, and lessons to help us better prepare for droughts of the future.
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.
