1402 Resources
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What Does It Mean When a Community Runs Out of Water? Many in California Are Finding Out
August 16, 2021 | news
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Comments on the California Public Utilities Commission Amended Scope for a Low Income Water Rates Assistance Program
August 11, 2021 | publication
This letter from the Center for Accessible Technology; Pacific Institute for Studies in Development, Environment, and Security; Natural Resources Defense Council; The Environmental Justice Coalition for Water; Community Water Center; and Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability (collectively the Joint Advocates) contains comments on the California Public Utilities Commission Amended Scope for a Low Income Water Rates Assistance Program.
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Ways to Save Water During the Drought – and Whether It’s Worth Doing at All
August 9, 2021 | news
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California Drought: Santa Clara County Residents Falling Far Short of Water Conservation Target
August 6, 2021 | news
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California Drought: Power Plant at Oroville Dam Shut Down Due to Low Water Levels
August 6, 2021 | news
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New Normal of Drought Requires New Approach to Water Conservation, Food Production: Experts
August 5, 2021 | news
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Young Farmers Lose Hope as Drought Closes In: ‘It’s Like a Sad Country Song’
August 5, 2021 | news
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Long Troubled Salton Sea May Finally Be Getting What It Most Needs: Action – and Money
July 28, 2021 | news
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Is Desalination the Answer to California’s Drought? Here’s What Experts Say
July 28, 2021 | news
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Here’s How California’s Largest Lake, the Salton Sea, Came to Be So Toxic
July 26, 2021 | news
![An aerial photo of a truck crossing a bridge over Lake Oroville which is only 1/3 full.](https://pacinst.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/LA-Times-Drought-copy.jpg)
With Drought Worsening, Should California Have Much Tougher Water Restrictions?
July 15, 2021 | news
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All Together Now? Differences in Water Shortage Conditions Across CaliforniaÂ
July 15, 2021 | post
California is back in a drought. You’ve heard it on the news, you’ve heard it from scientists, and they’re right — 100% of the state is in at least moderate drought. Yet, California Governor Gavin Newsom has yet to declare a statewide drought emergency, instead opting for county-level declarations — 50 of 58 counties have been declared so far this year.
New Report Explores the Economic and Environmental Benefits of Water Reuse for Agriculture
July 14, 2021 | announcement
July 14, Oakland, California -- A new report from The Water Research Foundation, Pentair Foundation, and the Pacific Institute examines the use of water reuse in agriculture. The report analyzes the benefits and includes case studies and an online benefit library.
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The American West’s Climate Hellscape Is Just a Preview
July 12, 2021 | news
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How Will the West Solve a Water Crisis if Climate Change Continues to Get Worse?
July 12, 2021 | news
July 2021 Newsletter
July 12, 2021 | announcement
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media coverage of its work and analysis.
![Water dripping from a faucet near boat docks sitting on dry land in a drought-stricken area.](https://pacinst.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/download.jpeg)
Drought Brings Stress, Economic Loss, and Societal Inequities
July 11, 2021 | news
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Gavin Newsom Calls on Californians to Cut Water Use by 15%, Expands Drought Emergency
July 8, 2021 | news
![Family of three standing on the scorched land that was their home after it was destroyed by a wildfire](https://pacinst.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/3204.jpeg)
The Climate Crisis Will Create Two Classes: Those Who Can Flee, and Those Who Cannot
July 7, 2021 | news
![Birds resting on the Salton Sea](https://pacinst.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/SaltonSea1_lg.jpg)
Changes Happening at the Salton Sea on a State & Federal Level
July 7, 2021 | news
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California’s Heat Dome Poses Unprecedented Challenge for World’s Fifth-Biggest Economy
July 6, 2021 | news
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