With state reservoirs well stocked for the third year in a row, water leaders urge investment in projects like the Delta Conveyance and Sites Reservoir to ensure supply keeps pace with future droughts and environmental demands.
California's dual system puts residents at the table for both investor-owned and municipal utilities as Proposition 218 ensures transparency and public participation.
California leads in conservation and alternative energy, but the cost-effectiveness of funding these initiatives while supplies remain sufficient is up for debate.
With $300 million in new funding, including $142 million from the Metropolitan Water District, the Delta Conveyance Project advances toward protecting California's water supply against climate change and seismic risks.
Santa Ana Watershed's cloud seeding added 11,000 acre-feet of snow, but the next phase is postponed due to wildfire risks. California enters the new water year with strong reserves.
SB 366, which addresses California's urgent water infrastructure needs, awaits the Governor's decision; stakeholders are urged to share their positions.
The Inland Empire Brine Line manages salty water disposal, processing half a million pounds of salt daily to protect the Santa Ana River and support local industries.
