Water Resilience, Climate Change, and Water Systems in California

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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.

A Guide to the California SAFER County Profiles

September 25, 2026
By Laljeet S Sangha, Esther N Lofton
SummaryThe SAFER County profiles turn the State Water Board’s drinking water data into a printable profile for each county. This guide explains what the categories mean and how to read a profile in context. It follows the definitions in the State Water Board’s 2025 Drinking Water Needs Assessment. The full…
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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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