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The California Drought: Lessons for the Future
International Discussion on Natural Infrastructure
Brian StrankoCalifornia Water Program DirectorThe Nature Conservancy
16 September, 2015
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About California
Sacramento
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About California Water
Source: PPIC. 2011. Photo: Sacramento Convention and Visitors Bureau
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Source: Union of Concerned Scientists
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Source: lao.ca.gov
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Groundwater Basins
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Variation in Precipitation
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Reservoir Capacity
Folsom Lake March 2011 Folsom Lake January 2014 (courtesy State of CA)
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Photo: Jim Crenshaw, San Jose Mercury News
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Emergency Drought Response
• $1b in Funding
• Executive Order
• Cutback Water Rights
• Fish and Wildlife Rescues
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Our Role
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Deep Risk: Massive Overpumping
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Reasons for Hope
• California Water Action Plan
• Groundwater Legislation
• $7.5 Billion Water Bond
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Challenges Ahead
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Lessons
• Plan for Variation (not Average)
• There is No Silver Bullet
• Integrated Natural and Grey Infrastructure Management Necessary
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