California Institute for Water Resources

Drought resources

In the midst of historic drought, California’s academic institutions serve as a tremendous resource.

Visit our drought pages for events, experts, and informational resources.

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Fulfilling our mission

“As California faces its worst drought in decades, water supply and quality for agricultural, urban, and environmental systems has become one of our biggest challenges. UC's California Institute for Water Resources is vital to integrating California’s research, extension, and education programs to help mitigate the current problem and develop practical long-term solutions.”

Secretary Karen Ross, California Department of Food and Agriculture
Secretary John Laird, California Natural Resources Agency

Projects that make a difference

Exposing juvenile Pacific salmon to high temperatures early in life may impact their health and survival.

Debris flows pose acute hazards, but little is known about how management impacts water quality.

Monitoring Trees in Street-side Stormwater Management Facilities

Streetside stormwater facilities are important in local water management, but how well do trees survive in them?

Quantifying Methylmercury Loads from California Rice Fields

Methylmercury can be toxic to wildlife at low levels; understanding loads in rice fields will help with management.