State of Thirst: California's Water Future

Are we in danger of running out of water? California's population is growing by hundreds of thousands of people a year, but much of the state receives as much annual rainfall as Morocco. With fish populations crashing, global warming, and the demands of the country's largest agricultural industry, the pressures on our water supply are increasing.

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Additional Links

• The Water Education Foundation
• Orange County Water District's Groundwater Replenishment System
• Santa Clara Valley Water District
• City of San Jose Environmental Services Home
• Producer's Notes: California's Water Future
• The California Report: Climate Change and California's Water (Map)
• Clue Into Climate Curriculum

 

Educator Guides

• State of Thirst Educator Guide