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Droughts are a regular feature of California’s variable climate, affecting cities, farms, and the environment. They test water management systems and signal areas needing improvement.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

The Benefits of Headwater Forest Management April 2020
This report reviews the benefits and beneficiaries of forest management—information that is key to crafting the financial tools and policies needed for long-term stewardship of the state’s headwater forests.

A Path Forward for California’s Freshwater Ecosystems December 2019
This report describes a new approach to better prepare California’s freshwater ecosystems for climate change and protect at-risk species.

Priorities for California’s Water October 2019
This report outlines top priorities for improving water management and preparing California’s water systems and natural environment for climate change.

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Drought February 2019

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Droughts are a recurring feature of California’s variable climate

The latest drought includes the driest four-year stretch in 120 years of recordkeeping.