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Population growth, a changing climate, and increasing costs are straining California’s extensive water supply system, requiring new strategies to manage demand and diversify water sources.

Selected publications

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.

California’s Water Grid September 2019
A fact sheet on the statewide network of storage and conveyance facilities, and challenges it faces.

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Water Supply January 2017

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Urban areas use about 10% of California’s water supply

Landscape irrigation makes up roughly half of total urban water use.