blog post Drought Savvy? Take Our Water Trivia Quiz By Lori Pottinger Nov 17, 2016 Test yourself on your knowledge about the drought and how to respond to it.
blog post Californians Can Save Water—and Preserve Quality of Life By Ellen Hanak Apr 14, 2015 Californians are starting to realize that it’s possible to have beautiful communities while using much less water for landscaping.
Report Policy Priorities for Managing Drought By Ellen Hanak, Jay Lund, Jeffrey Mount, Peter Moyle ... Mar 16, 2015 State, federal, and local water managers have worked diligently to reduce the economic, social, and environmental harm from the current drought. But as the drought continues, the challenges will grow more acute. California can learn from experiences to date—and from Australia’s response to its Millennium Drought—to better prepare both for the year ahead and for future droughts. State leaders should address weaknesses in four areas of drought preparation and response, by: 1) improving water use information, 2) setting clear goals and priorities for public health and the environment, 3) promoting water conservation and more resilient water supplies, and 4) strengthening environmental management.
