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WATER
Many California residents understand the severity of both drought and flood hazards, often exacerbated by compounding environmental disasters.
The agencies included in this summary are primarily concerned with preserving the safety of our diverse water systems, for human and animal use.
Access to freshwater is proving to be an increased concern across the state and the world, so preserving Californian's access to safe water will only grow in importance.
| Name | Oversight | Divisions | Helpful For... |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) | Overseeing multiple programs related to preserving the quality and quantity of California's water resources | Drinking water, water quality, and water rights | Water quality monitoring, drinking water programs, composting facilities, enforcement programs, conservation, cannabis cultivation, and clean beach programs |
| California Water Commission (CWC) | Advisor for approving rules and regulations for water-related jurisdictions | Water Storage Investment Program, State Water Project, Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, and Department of Water Resources Regulations | Groundwater management initiatives, regulations regarding jurisdiction of water rights, storage programs, state funding in conveyance projects |
| Delta Stewardship Council | Aligns the decision making process between those in charge and true science | Includes a planning council, science program, and environmental board for comprehensive counseling | The process of performance measuring, peer-reviewed science program and board jurisdictions, and current and future plans for the Delta |
| California Department of Water Resources (DWR) | Managing California's water resources and protecting natural resources | Bay Delta, Dam safety, flood management, groundwater management, state water project (SWP), water use and efficiency | The adverse effects of climate change on water accessibility, flood prevention and response, habitat restoration, and planning for resilience-based water solutions |
| California Water Quality Monitoring Council (WQMC) | Oversight: A collaboration between CA environmental protection and natural resource agencies | California EPA, California Natural Resources Agency, and California Water Quality Monitoring Council | Tactics for learning how to evaluate your own water safety and accessibility, including information regarding monitoring data and location-specific water safety |
| Colorado River Board of California (CRB) | Oversees state interests regarding the seven-state crossing Colorado River | Water use and accounting under the law of the river, binational issues and activities with Mexico, CO river basin salinity control and water supply/demand, dam adaptive management, and multi-species conservation program | Jurisdiction: Water use and accounting under the law of the river, binational issues and activities with Mexico, CO river basin salinity control and water supply/demand, dam adaptive management, and multi-species conservation program |
Ready to Make a Difference?
We are already seeing cities and entire countries experiencing persistent drought and water scarcity. The war over water is on the brink of eruption, and there will be no winners.
These are some of the cities in the midst of handling their water crises, feel free to contact us with any questions or thoughts you have on the topic.
For how you can reduce your water loss, here's