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Droughts in California April 2021 Jeffrey Mount, Alvar Escriva-Bou, Gokce Sencan

California is highly prone to droughts, and climate change makes them worse. This fact sheet describes key challenges to managing dry times.

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Commentary: How Better Data Can Help California Avoid a Drinking Water Crisis June 14 2021Alvar Escriva-Bou, Rich Pauloo

photo - California Aqueduct System, Pumping Plant, San Luis Canal

How Water Bonds Plug Spending Holes June 7 2021Annabelle Rosser, Caitrin Chappelle

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Will Drought Fan the Flames this Fire Season? June 1 2021Lori Pottinger, Sarah Bardeen

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Video: Preparing for the Next Wildfire Season May 27 2021Mary Severance

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Smoke and flames of the Blue Ridge Fire engulf the hills above Yorba Linda, California, USA.

May 19, 2021 Preparing for the Next Wildfire Season

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California lake with very low water from years of drought.

May 6, 2021 Is California Ready for Drought?

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April 6, 2021 A Conversation with US Senator Alex Padilla

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Stanislau River, Calaveras Big Trees State Park, California

February 11, 2021 The Path to Healthy Headwater Forests

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Climate Change Chart: California has been hot and dry for the past 20 years

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California has been hot and dry for the past two decades

Rising temperatures are making droughts more intense, and dry years are occurring more frequently. At the same time, winter storms are becoming warmer—with less snow and more rain—leading to larger floods.

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