Water Supply
Population growth, a changing climate, and increasing costs are straining California’s extensive water supply system, requiring new strategies to manage demand and diversify water sources.
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Data Is Key to Protecting California’s Groundwater
Spencer Cole
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Video: Replenishing Groundwater in the San Joaquin Valley
Sarah Bardeen
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Commentary: The San Joaquin Valley Pumps Too Much Water. But There Are Signs of Progress
Caitlin Peterson, Ellen Hanak
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Commentary: California Needs Bold New Strategies to Save What’s Left of Its Freshwater Species
Ted Sommer
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