Drought

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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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Berger Native Garden, by Rebecca Schoenenberger
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Page

Waterwise Tips

Even in years with plentiful winter rainfall, summers in Santa Clara County will always be dry. Planning your landscaping and gardens for summer dry conditions will put you ahead of the game for future droughts and water restrictions. Here are some useful tips and links for homeowners and gardeners who want…
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Hand turns on a tap with water splashing out of a glass
Healthy Communities Blog: Article

Survey: Water system consolidations improve water quality, infrastructure

February 28, 2025
By Michael Hsu
Kristin Dobbin, a UCCE specialist, is studying the consolidation of water systems, which can entail creating physical connections (such as pipelines) between water systems or administrative mergers that leave the physical infrastructure unchanged. Water system consolidation has become a top solution in…
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UCCE Humboldt - Del Norte Counties: Page

Drought

Drought in California and it's effects on tree mortality.
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Page

Drought Advice

While rains in February and March have contributed to rising reservoirs and mountain snowpack, the fact remains that California is in a drought.
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UC Master Gardeners of Butte County: Page

Drought and Water-Wise Gardening

Links to information on gardening and irrigation, water-wise plants and landscaping, and water-wise living.
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UC Master Gardeners of Butte County: Page

Projects & Services

Butte County Master Gardeners share research based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices through workshops, presentations, and programs.
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Photo showing the lawn alternative demonstration area at the Palo Alto Demonstration Garden
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Page

Lawn Alternatives

New or replacement plantings for conventional high water-using sod lawns are demonstrated in the Lawn Alternatives section of the Palo Alto Demo Garden.
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Expert advice for gardening in a drought
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Page

Gardening and Drought

 Prioritize Your PlantsHigh priority plants are usually trees and shrubs that provide shade, are expensive to replace, and take a long time to mature.Medium priority plants are groundcovers, perennials (edibles, herbs, and flowers), and vines that grow quickly and are usually inexpensive to replace.Low…
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