Water

Track the vital developments shaping California’s water future with California Today’s essential coverage. From fluctuating reservoir levels and snowpack data to the legal battles defining coastal management, we monitor the state’s most critical resource. Our hub breaks down water recycling technology, conservation mandates, and the environmental policies impacting supply. Stay informed on the science and politics determining water access for communities across the state.

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California opts for conservative "Dry Year" strategy: 10% water allocation to start 2026 with reservoirs at 114% average post image

California opts for conservative "Dry Year" strategy: 10% water allocation to start 2026 with reservoirs at 114% average

Only 579,100 Californians live in drought conditions after historic November rains, down 96% from 13.3 million in just two weeks post image

Only 579,100 Californians live in drought conditions after historic November rains, down 96% from 13.3 million in just two weeks

What is "California’s Salmon Strategy for a Hotter, Drier Future", and how's it going? post image

What is "California’s Salmon Strategy for a Hotter, Drier Future", and how's it going?

5.1 million fewer Californians live in drought conditions than did last week post image

5.1 million fewer Californians live in drought conditions than did last week

California snowpack timelapse: Dramatic changes from 2005 to 2025 post image

California snowpack timelapse: Dramatic changes from 2005 to 2025

New California streamflow reports warns of early snowmelt and water supply shifts post image

New California streamflow reports warns of early snowmelt and water supply shifts

Can you drink recycled water in California? Here’s what the law says post image

Can you drink recycled water in California? Here’s what the law says

Executive order calls California Coastal Commission’s role into question post image

Executive order calls California Coastal Commission’s role into question

California Coastal Commission takes action on sea level rise and coastal challenges post image

California Coastal Commission takes action on sea level rise and coastal challenges

As 2024 comes to a close, CA reservoir levels show mixed trends year-over-year post image

As 2024 comes to a close, CA reservoir levels show mixed trends year-over-year

New data reveals accelerating sea level rise in Santa Monica; Here's what's next post image

New data reveals accelerating sea level rise in Santa Monica; Here's what's next

Comparing sea level trends: Santa Monica vs. Monterey post image

Comparing sea level trends: Santa Monica vs. Monterey