Water is essential to everyday life, but understanding how it gets from the source to your faucet can be confusing. Who’s in charge? Is it your city, a state agency, or someone else entirely? Th...
California is no stranger to drought. In fact, it’s one of the most drought-prone states in the U.S. But when the dry years hit hard—especially the extreme ones—the pressure on California’s water syst...
Water is something we use every day—yet many of us don’t think twice about how much we waste. With droughts becoming more common and water supplies shrinking, especially in dry regions, conservation i...
Water has always been a precious resource in the western United States—but now, it’s under serious threat. Climate change is reshaping how, when, and where water is available. From shrinking snowpacks...
Water is life. But behind every clean glass of water, every flushed toilet, and every green park lies something most people don’t think about: infrastructure. Water infrastructure may not be flashy, b...
Groundwater is California’s hidden water supply. It flows beneath our feet, stored in natural underground aquifers, and during droughts, it becomes a lifeline for farms, cities, and rural areas alike....
California is no stranger to droughts. In fact, dry years are more common than you might think. But how exactly does a drought impact the water supply across the state? Whether you’re a homeowne...
Water is a big deal in California. With its long history of droughts, booming population, and massive agricultural industry, managing who gets water and how much is a constant balancing act. That’s wh...
Ever wonder how water actually gets from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs to your home, farm, or business? A big part of the answer lies with something called water contractors. While they may not be a ho...
California’s State Water Project (SWP) is one of the most ambitious and complex water delivery systems in the world. It provides water to over 27 million Californians and irrigates about 750,000 acres...