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July 10, 2024

The Colorado: A Lifeline Under Pressure

Following historically low water levels, states and water agencies are working to significantly reduce water use on the Colorado River through conservation programs. As these programs get underway, complex decisions are needed to protect vulnerable species and ecosystems, and the well-being of millions of water users impacted downstream.
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July 17, 2024

Time to Recharge: Strategies for Groundwater and Stormwater Capture

According to the Department of Water Resources’ Water Year 2023 report, the State of California experienced “weather whiplash,” with the water year starting off in drought conditions and ending with 141 percent of statewide average precipitation and 137 percent of April 1st snowpack. The state’s above-ground reservoirs, which are averaging 90 percent full, are all […]
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July 16, 2024

Supporting Water Supply Resiliency at the Local Level

Water districts across the nation face increasing risks to their supplies and delivery systems resulting from increasing demand, aging infrastructure, environmental constraints, and periods of drought. Across California, the Pacific Northwest, and Florida, ESA’s Water experts are supporting local water districts’ efforts to enhance their systems’ resilience and reliability in the face of these supply […]
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October 25, 2021

Ruta Thomas

As Senior Vice President and Southern California Regional Director, Ruta provides leadership and strategic vision...

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July 20, 2021

Shannon Wages, AICP

As a Principal Urban Planner, Shannon collaborates with clients and partners managing the preparation of...

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September 30, 2020

Ruta Thomas

As Senior Vice President and Southern California Regional Director, Ruta provides leadership and strategic vision...

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