There is broad recognition that adapting to climate change, coupled with the need to address aging infrastructure, population growth, and degraded ecosystems, will require rethinking programs and policies and investing in our natural and built water systems.
Freshwater is perhaps the single most precious resource for human health and development.
California is a key producer of agricultural goods that are consumed all over the world.
This report analyzes and explains the factors contributing to the positive trend of decreasing water use, and examines the implications for future water demand. National water use remains high, and many freshwater systems are under stress from overuse. Climate change will exacerbate existing challenges, affecting the supply, demand, and quality of the nation’s water resources.
California voters have approved Proposition 1 - the 2014 California Water Bond. The ultimate value and effectiveness of the bond will depend on how it is implemented and how the funds are spent.
On November 4, California voters will decide the fate of Proposition 1 -- the 2014 Water Bond -- which authorizes the sale of $7.12 billion in new general obligation bonds and the reallocation of an additional $425 million of previously authorized, but unissued, bonds.
In the 20th century, society was either ignorant of, or ignored, the consequences of bad water management. The goal was economic development at all costs.
A recent Washington Post article erroneously stated: “Federally mandated low-flow toilets, shower heads and faucets are taking a financial toll on the nation’s water...
For over 150 years, Californians have argued, litigated, yelled, and otherwise fought over water. California is a big state - we have redwood forests, desert regions, mountains, coasts, rich agricultural lands, amazing natural ecosystems.
There is a long history of claims that new rules to protect the environment or human health will seriously harm the United States economy.
