Study shows need for joint groundwater and surface water management By Amy Quinton, UC Davis California often swings between climate...
From the Department of Water Resources: In 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom released California’s Water Supply Strategy, outlining necessary actions for the state to adapt to a hotter, drier future where the changing climate leaves less water to meet California’s needs....
The launch of Cal WATRS—California Water Accounting, Tracking, and Reporting System—marks a new era in water rights management in California....
Commentary by Carolee Krieger, President and Executive Director of the California Water Impact Network NOTE: The views and opinions expressed...
A new study warns that day zero droughts—when reservoirs fail to supply taps—could become common within this decade. By Mariana Mastache-Maldonado, EOS The outlook for our planet’s water future is anything but reassuring. Across much of the world, communities are...
Case studies from California offer a look into the pros and cons of public and private utilities. By Blanca Begert,...
By Jim Madaffer, a former San Diego City Council member, past Chair of the San Diego County Water Authority, and...
San Diego’s Public Utilities Department owns land it could lease out to renewable energy developers to make money. But would the projects pencil out? By MacKenzie Elmer, Voice of San Diego This story was first published by Voice of San Diego....
From the Voice of San Diego: San Diego City Councilmembers on Tuesday begrudgingly voted to hike the city’s water rates...
The tech industry’s soaring electricity and water demands are raising consumer rates and threatening sustainability goals. This story was originally...
Less recycled sewage into drinking water means more reliance on the increasingly unstable Colorado River and expensive desal By MacKenzie Elmer, Voice of San Diego In September, the San Diego City Council gave the mayor a month to find ratepayers...
From the Department of Water Resources: In a region known for its vineyards, scenic hills, and delicate ecosystems, accurate and...
by Robin Meadows It seems like just about everyone has a plan for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Governor Newsom wants...
Deshmukh is currently general manager of Metropolitan member agency, Inland Empire Utilities Agency Press release from the Metropolitan Water District: Southern California water leader Shivaji Deshmukh will be the next general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California,...