r drought, flood, groundwater, water rights, rural drinking water and environmental management problems mostly span agency responsibilities, requiring a common coherent technical program. State effectiveness is hobbled without this.
As a mostly dry place with a highly variable climate, California’s water problems are eternal and will always be punctuated by floods, droughts and other emergencies. These are tests that invite and focus attention and can help guide improvements.
If we want to continue to move forward, we cannot go back.
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