Summary
California is prone to multi-year droughts. Diverse, coordinated approaches are needed to stretch our water supply, ensure safe drinking water for at-risk communities, and protect the natural environment during dry periods. This brief describes the major effects of drought, and outlines adaptation strategies to manage them.
This publication is part of a briefing kit that summarizes 13 of the state’s most pressing water management issues.
Topics
Drought Freshwater Ecosystems Water Supply Water, Land & Air![](/wp-content/themes/ppic/static/images/loader.gif)