It can be a bit hard for some to comprehend, but it is true: Here in the 21st century, California is still being impacted from actions taken in the 19th century: Mercury mined in California’s Coastal Range and used in...
As California works towards reducing greenhouse gases to address climate change, carbon capture and storage have been presented as options for achieving that goal. Of particular note, the Delta has recently been identified as a potential site for carbon storage,...
Plants that grow under the water surface are known as submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV). Some species of SAV have been introduced from other regions of the world and outcompete many native species. These invasive species of SAV often disrupt waterways...
In California’s Central Valley, studies have found that increased streamflow can improve the survival of imperiled juvenile salmon populations during...
Article authored by Debbie Franco, Managing Director, Water Solutions Network Water Is Life – It Connects Everything. We are inclined to see water in isolation from everything else. We see this drought as an emergency condition that we need to...
In 2018, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted an amendment to the Recycled Water Policy to promote recycled water use, setting a numeric goal to increase the use of recycled water to at least 2.5 million acre-feet per year...