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Orange County Recycled Water System Shows Importance of Collaboration
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From Southern California, a model of success for water’s future.
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Californians Will Vote on Big Water Bond Not Knowing Exactly What They Are Buying
Rules for choosing the most controversial projects will be written later.
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Jerry Brown, Smart and Prepared, Responds to California’s Drought Emergency
Steeled by past drought, governor is reshaping how largest U.S. state uses and distributes water.
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Californians Ring In New Water Year with Trepidation
Pervasive fear about consequences of another dry winter.
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California Governor Comes Full Circle on Groundwater Reform
New laws signed today address challenges highlighted in Jerry Brown’s first term – in the 1970s.
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California’s Dogged Drought Cutting Off Water Supplies to State’s Poor
Farmers are guzzling groundwater while wells of families run dry.
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California Lawmakers Move to Protect the State’s Collapsing Groundwater Supply
New rules seek sustainable use, but the details will be written later by local agencies.
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California Lawmakers Pass $US 7.5B Water Bond
The spending measure now goes to the voters in November.
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California Will Fall Short of Water Recycling Goals
Between $US 13 billion and $US 81 billion will be needed to meet state targets.
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California Drought Helps Rim Fire Recovery
Little rain is not a problem for land managers working in the aftermath of one of California’s largest fires.
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California Groundwater Legislation Will Be Amended Monday
Basins get more than two decades to balance groundwater use.