Food Grows Where Water Flows

Water Misinformation – California’s Wildfires It’s no secret that water policy in California is incredibly complex—so complex, in fact, that it rarely fits neatly into a headline or a 30-second news clip. Yet, this complexity has real-world consequences that ripple far beyond the pages of newspapers or social media feeds and into the very fields that feed millions of people across the nation. California’s water issues are so vast and interwoven that no single article,

The recently released drought map from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) looks like another looming crisis, which is red meat for journalists. The data made available by the U.S. Drought monitor on January 1 highlights areas categorized as “abnormally dry” or in “moderate drought.” However, a closer look at other data from the California Data Exchange Center (CDEC) presents a contrasting perspective, showing that 14 of the state’s 17 largest reservoirs are currently at or above year-to-date historical averages.

The Colorado River’s Future: A Call for Collaborative Solutions As the Colorado River Basin faces unprecedented challenges, it’s crucial for the seven basin states and tribal nations to come together and forge a consensus-driven solution for the river’s future management. With the current operating guidelines set to expire in 2026, the time is now for stakeholders to redouble their efforts in crafting a balanced, long-term plan that includes equal participation from both the Upper and