Project H₂O

Last fall, solving the state's water crisis was a hot political issue. Now we've had a rainy winter, and some of that interest seems to have flagged. What does that say about the political climate regarding water reform? All week, California Department of Water Resources Director Lester Snow and Mindy McIntyre of the Planning and Conservation League debate state water policy.

Stories

The Great Thirst

An editorial series following what is perhaps California's most precious resource — water.

April 11, 2008

BLOWBACK

Conserving California's water

Today, Snow and McIntyre consider how best to conserve water. Previously, they discussed the political urgency of fixing the state's water crisis, the proposed peripheral canal around the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, population growth and the filtering of ocean water.

April 10, 2008

DUST-UP

All that water, every drop to drink

Today, McIntyre and Snow discuss the feasibility of filtering ocean water to supply California's water needs. Previously, they debated the of fixing the state's water crisis, the proposed around the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta and . Tomorrow, they'll debate measures to reduce water consumption.

April 9, 2008

DUST-UP

Dampening growth

Today, Snow and McIntyre discuss ways to reconcile California's projected population growth and the state's limited water supply. Previously, they debated the political urgency of fixing the state's water crisis and the proposed peripheral canal around the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. Tomorrow and Friday, they'll discuss desalination and measures to reduce water consumption.

April 8, 2008

DUST-UP

Dredging around the Delta

Today, McIntyre and Snow weigh the effects of building a canal on the Delta. Previously, they debated the political urgency of ending the state's water crisis. Later in the week, they'll discuss population growth, water desalination and more.

April 7, 2008

DUST-UP

California's big gulp

Today, Snow and McIntyre begin their Dust-Up with a debate on the political urgency of ending the state's water crisis. Later in the week, they'll discuss population growth, water desalination and more.