California's water cycle is increasingly erratic and intense due to climate change, impacting its ability to meet the water needs of millions of people and extensive farmland.
California's water supply relies on surface water from rivers, streams, and lakes, as well as groundwater extracted through pumping.
California's water cycle is increasingly erratic and intense due to climate change, impacting its ability to meet the water needs of millions of people and extensive farmland.
California's water monitoring ensures distribution from North to South, relying on major reservoirs while recent snowpack helps with drought but doesn't resolve long-term water scarcity.
Unsustainable water usage in California, driven by emissions and almond cultivation, exacerbates floods, droughts, and water demand.