During this California drought, half of our water has come from underground. Responsible groundwater management is necessary to ensure water availability in the future. Read more >
The Devil Is in the Data: Principles for Ensuring the Success of Groundwater Management
Juliet Christian-Smith, climate scientist
August 5, 2016 7:44 AM EDT
The Devil Is in the Details: Forming California’s New Groundwater Sustainability Agencies
Dave Owen, Guest Commentary
March 11, 2016 2:20 PM EDT
“We Don’t Do Groundwater,” the title began, and until recently, that was true—in spite of the immense importance of the resource. Outside of a few urban areas in coastal southern California, California groundwater use regulation was largely an oxymoron. Read more >
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: New California Groundwater Regulations Missing Metrics to Define Sustainability
Juliet Christian-Smith, climate scientist
February 24, 2016 1:19 PM EDT
The landmark Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) now has draft regulations available for public comment. They are a mix of good, bad, and ugly. Read more >
El Niño Won’t Fill Up California’s Critical Groundwater Reservoirs
Juliet Christian-Smith, climate scientist
January 22, 2016 6:37 PM EDT
El Niño is hitting California at last, bringing the pitter-patter of rain, snowy mountains, and more wet weather in the weeks ahead. For me, El Niño’s arrival the last couple of weeks has been an opportunity to introduce my toddler to the joy of splashing in puddles—which have been practically nonexistent since she was born. Read more >
Sustainable Groundwater Management: Measurable Objectives Can Provide a Roadmap for California
Juliet Christian-Smith, climate scientist
September 10, 2015 12:39 PM EDT
