California has taken crucial steps to adapt to climate change’s effects on water, but it’s not yet on the right trajectory for what's ahead.
Mathew Garcia digs through the soil of his fallowed rice field near Glenn in April. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters
The state’s naturally volatile climate is facing whiplash like it’s never seen before. Increasingly intense droughts are being followed by major floods.that occur earlier than ever each season. Everyone is feeling the effects, though low-income, underserved communities — many of color — are feeling it most acutely. And rising temperatures are driving these changes.
The good news is that California can make significant progress when it pays attention to a problem. Urban water use has remained flat since 1990, despite millions of new residents, which is a testament to the power of California’s famed innovation and creative thinking. The state is also undertaking difficult but necessary work to improve management of its vitally importantCatch up on the top stories in California with a summary of our reporting and commentary.
But it’s not all doom and gloom: California is a state of dreamers and doers, and this is a time to set our sights high.
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