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5 Things to Know About Desalination

By Alvar Escriva-Bou

Is desalination a practical water supply for California? Five reasons why a cautious approach is warranted.

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Farms That Grow Groundwater

By Lori Pottinger

An expert interview on why California’s farms are key to rebuilding the state’s depleted groundwater reserves.

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Introducing the PPIC Higher Education Center

By Mark Baldassare, Hans Johnson

Today, we are pleased to announce the establishment of the PPIC Higher Education Center. It is dedicated to advancing practical, evidence-based solutions that enhance educational opportunities for all of California’s students.

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Flint, a Water Quality Reminder for California

By Ellen Hanak, Caitrin Chappelle

The ongoing public health crisis in Flint, Michigan, is a reminder that contaminated drinking water is still an ongoing challenge for many communities across the US, including California.

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State’s Ecosystems Face a Flood of Changes

By Lori Pottinger

Talk of drought has turned to worries about floods. How will the state’s drought-starved ecosystems adapt to the taps being turned on again? An expert interview with Josh Viers.

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California’s Environment Needs a Water Budget

By Jeffrey Mount, Brian Gray

Giving the environment its own water budget would help protect species and ecosystems, and foster cooperation over water allocation during droughts.

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The Challenges of Getting More Crop per Drop

By Lori Pottinger

The continuing drought is having a big ripple effect in California agriculture. Irrigation expert David Zoldoske talks about trends in farm water management.

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Nine Policy Challenges for California Water

By Ellen Hanak, Jay Lund, Jeffrey Mount

A common theme running through California's Water is the state's tremendous capacity to adapt to changing conditions and tackle new challenges.

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