SGMA: State Water Board intervention
State Water Board intervention under the SGMA occurs when DWR finds a local groundwater management plan is inadequate and local agencies are failing to sustainably manage groundwater resources.
Delta Conveyance Project
The Delta Conveyance Project (DCP) is a controversial proposal to modernize State Water Project infrastructure in the Delta by creating an additional point of diversion along the Sacramento River coupled with conveyance facilities in the Delta.
Extreme weather
Extreme weather includes floods, heavy precipitation, wildfires, and atmospheric rivers, all posing significant risks to communities and ecosystems in California and worldwide.
Wildfires and watersheds
Wildfires impact water quality both during the burn and long after the fire has been extinguished. Burned watersheds are prone to increased flooding and erosion, negatively affecting reservoirs, water quality, and drinking-water treatment processes.
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