Wildfires in Southern California have prompted major discussions about water in the state. Here's an overview of where water comes from in the region.

Across these regions, 12 to 25% less water available annually, permanently fallowing 1.5 to 3 million acres of farmland, or 17 to 35% California’s current irrigated farmland.

State and federal agencies plan to deliver more water to California farms and cities following recent storms that brought rain and snow and boosted reservoir levels. Cities in Southern California ...

Northwestern University and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) scientists have developed a new process-based ...

The Potter Valley Project is a water transfer system and hydroelectric facility that fundamentally reshaped Northern California’s water supply. It diverts water from the Eel River into the ...

Questions are growing about a plan to address California's water crisis, weeks after Los Angeles County's deadly wildfires. President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order directing the ...

California Gets Warning About Water Supply Published Feb 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM EST Updated Feb 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM EST By Anna Skinner ...

President Trump falsely claimed the LA fires were a result of the state’s water policies. DOGE agents flew to California to turn pumps on themselves.

Instead, California leaders should invest in climate-resilient water infrastructure and tackle corporate guzzlers. To solve these water crises, ensure clean water for everyone, and prepare for future ...

Trump similarly tried to alter California water regulations and policies during his first term. But when his administration adopted water rules that weakened environmental protections in the Delta ...

Lake Oroville in California during a period of drought in 2022. casch/Getty What To Know As of Monday morning, Lake Oroville's water levels were at 896.46 feet in elevation. This is less than 4 ...