California’s climate is prone to prolonged periods of drought that are exacerbated by the effects of climate change. The most severe drought on the instrumental record stretched from 2012-2016, and had far-reaching effects on the state’s economy, ecosystem, and citizens. Disadvantaged and cumulatively burdened communities were highly affected by water shortages, highlighting underlying inequities in how the state’s water resources are managed. Addressing the impacts of drought on disadvantaged and cumulatively burdened communities is all the more urgent as droughts become longer, more frequent, and more severe due to climate change.

Appendix 1A: Data Sources for Section 1: Drought and Domestic Water Shortages

Appendix 1B: Spreadsheet: Drought-Impacted Public Water Systems

Appendix 1C: Spreadsheet: State Reports of Household Outages, Aug 8 2016

Appendix 2A: Spreadsheet: Drought Charges

Appendix 2B: Spreadsheet: Affordability Analysis

Appendix 3A: Tribal Salmon Fishery Data

Tool: California Drought website

Drought and Equity in the San Francisco Bay Area