PPIC Water

NEW REPORT | Groundwater recharge is a powerful tool for increasing #cawater supplies & building resilience, but many basins remain far from their goals. Can CA boost recharge volumes w/out harming other water users or the environment? We take a look. ppic.org/publication/ho…

Earlier this year, an “unprecedented, multi-toxin event” sickened and killed hundreds of seabirds, sea lions, and dolphins off the coast of Southern California. What happened? @ucsc professor Raphael Kudela explains. #cawater ppic.org/blog/algae-fri…

Did you know? Water potentially available for recharge from the Sacramento River surges during winter and spring storms. Can we store more of it in the ground? We think so. #cawater bit.ly/4enlLVn

How are #wildfires and smoke impacting air quality, ecosystems, health, housing, insurance, water supply, and more across the state? We have answers! #cawater ppic.org/topics/trendin…

Did you know that dust impacts snowpack? Snow reflects a lot of solar energy back into space. But dust-covered snow absorbs part of the solar energy, speeding snowmelt. That can lead to earlier snowmelt and increased river runoff. #cawater ppic.org/blog/is-dust-o…

“'Harmful algal bloom'” is really a societal term. Algae are not trying to cause problems. Generally, we like algae because they produce oxygen, take up carbon dioxide, and feed the food webs that produce seafood." Learn more in our latest post! #cawater ppic.org/blog/algae-fri…

How can California handle growing amounts of dust? We must target dust at the source: planting cover crops on fallowed lands could help. This could be expensive for farmers, but the government could provide additional funding or incentives. Learn more! ppic.org/blog/is-dust-o…

Beneath concerns about #cawater markets lies a basic truth: though #cawater is treated as a good (like a latte), it is also fundamental. A person can survive (arguably) without lattes☕but not without water💦. That's why good market design is essential. ppic.org/blog/groundwat…

California is prone to #drought, and #climate change is making droughts more intense. While most cities are prepared for drought, small communities can be hit hard. ppic.org/publication/dr…

Get the facts on how #cawater is used in California's communities! Did you know that statewide, per-capita water use 🚿 has fallen considerably over the last two decades? ppic.org/publication/wa…

Did you know? The state’s rivers, wetlands, and forests—which serve as natural water-management infrastructure—are in decline. Drought stress is making these ecosystems more vulnerable. #cawater ppic.org/publication/dr…

A lot of #cawater flows through the Delta during storms - and a lot of that *could* be diverted for groundwater recharge but isn't. But can such diversions happen without harming the environment or other water users? We take a look at the data! bit.ly/4enlLVn

Agricultural water use is often a point of contention in the #cawater world. But how much water is used in California agriculture, and where is it going? We have the facts. ppic.org/publication/wa…

#FactFriday: Did you know that dust can affect human health? In California's Central Valley and other areas, direct exposure to dust causes respiratory and cardiovascular issues and Valley fever. ppic.org/blog/is-dust-o…

Did you know? 🧐 Most funding for California’s water system comes from local utilities. Water and wastewater rates have been rising as utilities invest in system upgrades. State bonds play a key role in funding fiscal orphans. Learn more! ppic.org/publication/pa…

California stores a lot of its water in the annual snowpack❄️ 🗻 . But as the climate changes, snowpack is diminishing - and with it, a critical #cawater supply. The good news? #Groundwater recharge can help. bit.ly/4enlLVn

"If we can reduce the warming associated with climate change, we’ll see fewer harmful algal blooms. That is a global issue that is not easy to fix, but the longer we take to reduce warming, the more difficult it will be to reverse the changes." #cawater ppic.org/blog/algae-fri…

Did you know? 🧐 Water markets have existed in California for decades. Agencies regularly trade water between themselves to fill the gaps when one agency has a surplus and another faces a shortage. #cawater #FactFriday ppic.org/blog/groundwat…

True fact: #Wildfire🔥 has always been a part of CA's landscape, but residents are increasingly finding themselves in harm’s way. We examine how wildfires & smoke are impacting air quality, #ecosystems, #cawater supply, & more across the state. ppic.org/topics/trendin…

Did you know? 🧐 While #groundwater recharge an important tool for adapting to a changing climate & storing #cawater, it's not currently considered a “beneficial use” of water by the State Water Board. bit.ly/4enlLVn

What's happening with #cawater affordability? We've got answers. ppic.org/publication/wa…