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California water reform

Changing how California uses water

A levee protects the farmland on Staten Island (California Bay Delta)

A levee protects the farmland on Staten Island (California Bay Delta)

Photo by Mathew Grimm

California is blessed with abundant water. The challenge is to manage it for people, farms and our ecosystems.

Why saving the Bay-Delta is critical »


EDF SOLUTIONS

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    Water policy reform

    Recent legislation puts protecting wildlife on a par with reliable water supplies for cities and farm communities.

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    Valuing water at its true worth

    We promote well-designed water transfers that balance limited supplies and encourage efficiency.

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    Restoring the Bay-Delta

    EDF has been an active player in efforts to develop a long-term conservation strategy.

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    Smarter ways to use water

    Even with drought and a growing population, California has enough water if it is used wisely and efficiently.

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