Policy Brief Policy Brief: Drought and Groundwater Sustainability in California’s Farming Regions By Spencer Cole, Ellen Hanak, Alvar Escriva-Bou, Josué Medellín-Azuara Jun 24, 2024 As the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act approaches its tenth anniversary, it’s clear that California is making progress towards implementation—but the 2020–22 drought shows that much work still lies ahead.
blog post Commentary: The San Joaquin Valley Pumps Too Much Water. But There Are Signs of Progress By Caitlin Peterson, Ellen Hanak Jun 10, 2024 When it comes to reducing the overuse of groundwater in the San Joaquin Valley, the recent news has not been great. But is the situation beginning to turn around? Despite some discouraging headlines, we think so. Our recent commentary explains why.
Fact Sheet Groundwater in California By Kyle Greenspan, Spencer Cole, Caitlin Peterson Jun 5, 2024 Groundwater is a vital, but threatened, component of California’s water supply. Learn more about this important resource!