Stakeholders should stay informed as state and federal officials advance plans and policies for water conservation, water quality, and climate resilience in California.

By Mike Romey, Lucas Quass, Nolan Fargo, Cody Kermanian, and Samantha Yeager

Following consecutive years of heavy rainfall, California experienced record heat and dry conditions during the summer of 2024, which led parts of the state back into drought. Despite late 2024 storms in Northern California, January 2025 saw statewide precipitation fall below

Limited water supply, restrictions on use, and higher costs may be in store for next year if the state’s drought conditions persist.

By Michael G. Romey, Cody M. Kermanian, and Lucas I. Quass

This year has been critically dry and hot for California, resulting in déjà vu as the federal and state governments reinstituted drought conservation measures not seen since former California Governor Jerry Brown declared an end to the last drought in 2017. This blog post summarizes the key federal and state actions that have been taken to address California’s drought over the past year, along with potential implications for 2022.