Fact Sheet Dams in California By Alvar Escriva-Bou, Jeffrey Mount, Jelena Jezdimirovic Sep 4, 2019 Dams are central to California’s water system, providing storage, flood control, electricity, and recreation. Climate change is complicating how they are managed.
blog post Preparing California’s Rivers for a Changing Climate By Lori Pottinger Aug 19, 2019 We talked to UC Berkeley river scientist Ted Grantham about the state of the state’s rivers, and how to help them adapt to a changing climate.
blog post An Opportunity to Restore Fish Abundance on the Eel River By Lori Pottinger Jul 16, 2019 A unique opportunity to remove a dam that blocks native fish from reaching spawning habitat has arisen on the Eel River. We talked to Curtis Knight of CalTrout about the situation.
Report California’s Water: Water for the Environment By Ellen Hanak, Jay Lund, Jeffrey Mount, Peter Moyle ... Nov 12, 2018 River and wetland ecosystems in California—and the many birds, fish, and other species they support—are in serious decline. Major investments and novel approaches are needed to improve the health of our natural environment. This brief explains how water is used for environmental purposes and describes priority approaches that could improve its management.
Report California’s Water: Storing Water By Ellen Hanak, Jay Lund, Jeffrey Mount, Jason Gurdak ... Nov 12, 2018 An extensive storage system plays a critical role in the state’s water management. This brief describes a number of ways to improve the management of reservoirs and groundwater basins to better prepare for droughts and manage floods.
Fact Sheet Californians’ Views on Climate Change By Mark Baldassare, Alyssa Dykman, Lunna Lopes, Dean Bonner Sep 7, 2018 The state’s leadership on climate change is important to most Californians. Most are concerned about the effects of global warming—including severe wildfires and rising sea levels. Majorities support action on climate change even if it increases costs.
blog post 3 Things to Know about California Droughts By Alvar Escriva-Bou Apr 10, 2018 Defining when a drought begins or ends isn’t simple. Here are three things about droughts that every Californian should know.
blog post How Oroville Is Changing Dam Safety in California By Lori Pottinger Mar 28, 2018 The scale and drama of last year’s Oroville Dam spillway crisis jolted the state into action. An expert interview on lessons learned.
blog post Commentary: California Should Plan as if Drought Has Returned By Jeffrey Mount, Ellen Hanak Dec 21, 2017 We’re not yet in drought—but it might be prudent to act as if this is the beginning of the next one.
blog post Reforming Water Management for the Environment By Jeffrey Mount Nov 14, 2017 It’s time for California to rethink how it manages water for the environment. Three reforms could reduce conflict and improve freshwater ecosystems.
