Water Resilience, Climate Change, and Water Systems in California

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Discover smart solutions for water resilience and climate change—empowering Californians to protect our future, one drop at a time.

Welcome to our blog—a space to ignite hope and action for California’s water future. As climate change reshapes our landscape, we dive into the pressing challenges and bold solutions shaping water resilience across the state. Through expert insights, practical tools, and inspiring community stories, we empower you to make a difference. Whether you're a resident, policymaker, or changemaker, you have a role in securing our shared future. Join us—and let’s build a thriving, water-wise California together.

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Water Resilience, Climate Change, and Water Systems in California: Article

Avanzando el Futuro del Agua en California: Rutas de Implementación y Casos de Estudio Locales bajo el Plan del Agua de California 2023

October 15, 2025
By Esther N Lofton, Laura E Garza Diaz, Laljeet S Sangha
 Los sistemas hídricos de California se encuentran en un momento decisivo. Las presiones del cambio climático, el crecimiento poblacional, la infraestructura envejecida y las persistentes inequidades en el acceso al agua convergen hoy para generar desafíos sin precedentes en la gestión hídrica. Al mismo…
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Water Resilience, Climate Change, and Water Systems in California: Article

Why Groundwater Sustainability Agencies Should Pay Attention to a Drinking Water Lawsuit

October 14, 2025
By Laljeet S Sangha
IntroductionIn California, it’s easy to think of drinking water systems and groundwater management as two separate worlds. Cities and water districts set rates for tap water. Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) oversee aquifer health and pumping limits under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act …
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Water Resilience, Climate Change, and Water Systems in California: Article

Advancing California’s Water Future: Implementation Pathways & Local Case Studies Under the California Water Plan 2023

September 23, 2025
By Esther N Lofton, Laura E Garza Diaz, Laljeet S Sangha
 California’s water systems are at a pivotal moment. The pressures of climate change, population growth, aging infrastructure, and persistent inequities in water access are converging to create unprecedented challenges. At the same time, the state is moving forward with an ambitious, integrated vision…
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Water Resilience, Climate Change, and Water Systems in California: Article

Celebrating Water Awareness Month: Why May Matters in California

May 8, 2025
By Esther N Lofton
  Every drop counts, especially in California. That’s why May is officially recognized as Water Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the value of water in our lives, our landscapes, and our future.Why Water Awareness Month?Initiated in the early 1980s by the California Department of Water…
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Water Resilience, Climate Change, and Water Systems in California: Article

Strengthening Drought Preparedness for Domestic Well Owners and Small Water Suppliers

April 22, 2025
By Laura E Garza Diaz, Laljeet S Sangha, Esther N Lofton
 Droughts in California: A Frequent ChallengeSubject to severe short and long-term drought conditions, California has experienced two consecutive multiyear droughts in the past decade (Figure 1). The drought of 2012–2016, was considered one of the most severe on record, with…
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