Climate Resilience

Preparing for drought, flood, fire and climate change. California’s reality. Water agencies’ priority.

Responding to a Changing Climate

With drought and flood conditions persisting throughout the state, ACWA continues to encourage member agencies to communicate their ongoing response efforts. Local water agencies play a key role in California’s ability to withstand weather extremes. Member agencies are encouraged to share their response efforts by submitting articles to ACWA’s newsroom.

Water Resilience Portfolio

ACWA is active on numerous fronts to meet the challenges of extreme conditions and help shape state and federal policy on drought, flood protection and climate change. In August 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom released “California’s Water Supply Strategy, Adapting to a Hotter, Drier Future” which focuses on increasing and diversifying the state’s water supply as part of the Administration’s more focused approach to address water shortages and modernize California’s water systems.

ACWA Member Efforts

In communities throughout California, ACWA members have carefully invested in projects and systems to build local drought resilience and bolster emergency response. Our members directly engage their customers on conservation, long-term efficiency, fire hazards and other challenges, tailoring programs unique to their communities. Learn more about the current drought and read stories about how member agencies are responding below.

“Local water agencies are the driving force behind countless new and innovative projects that are helping communities become drought resilient and better prepared to respond to flooding, fires and other emergencies” Dave Eggerton ACWA Executive Director