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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.

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photo - Nordheimer Creek and Salmon River Confluence in Northern California

Making the Most of Water for the Environment: A Functional Flows Approach for California’s Rivers August 2020
This report assesses how a “functional flows” approach for managing environmental water in California’s rivers would be implemented to improve ecosystem health and protect native fish.

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.

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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.