Is California Entering a Megadrought?

July 14, 2016

As the dry spell continues, studies show that California could be facing a megadrought lasting decades. How do we adjust to the “new normal”...

After El Niño Now What?

April 6, 2016

Many Californians are wondering if El Niño has saved the Golden State from its historic drought. The snowpack in Sierra Nevada is more robust,...

Chasing Water

October 29, 2014

Climate change exacerbates effects of both drought and flood conditions worldwide. Too much, then too little – how do we make sense of “water...

Water Politics

October 14, 2014

It’s a big year for water politics in California. Will voters approve a $7.12 billion bond for water projects to help get us through a record...

Water Underfoot

August 14, 2014

During dry times, water is a precious liquid asset – and our savings are depleting. Will historic drought drive us to improve our conservation...

Fluid State

January 10, 2014

“For us, a drought means human misery, economic devastation to some natural assets and certainly an unproductive living standard for the...