California Institute for Water Resources

Water & drought information

California’s academic institutions serve as a tremendous resource on water issues.

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

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RT @ucanr: You can make your own tensiometer - a tool that measures soil moisture. Get step-by-step instructions in the #UCCE Salinas Valle…
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RT @KatieMillr: #WaterfallWednesday is a thing, right? Loved the hike to this one in Big Sur this past weekend. https://t.co/8DCehCE4gO
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Fulfilling our mission

"A reliable supply of water for drinking, growing food and sustaining our natural resources remains one of California's greatest challenges. UC's California Institute for Water Resources is vital to integrating California's research, extension, and education programs to help mitigate current water-related issues and develop practical long-term solutions."

Secretary Karen Ross, California Department of Food and Agriculture

Projects that make a difference

Agricultural groundwater banking in alfalfa

Feasibility of recharging groundwater in alfalfa fields.

Habitat restoration impacts on salmon and water management.

Groundwater dynamics after California drought.

Fish habitat response to streamflow augmentation.

The Institute is the California hub for the national network of water research institutes
supported by the federal Water Resources Research Act of 1964.