Download a factsheet from the California Water and Land Use Partnership to learn how urbanization affects the water cycle.
Watershed Learning Center
Waves, Wetlands, and Watersheds is a classroom and community activity guide for teachers that addresses issues such as endangered species, marine debris, coastal geology, water use, and much more. It is carefully aligned to the California State Science Content Standards for grades 3 through 8, and includes “Community Action” lessons adaptable for all ages up to and beyond 12th grade.
Conservation Connection Water and Energy Use In California - A Curriculum. Analyzing water and energy use at home and at school. Student Book.
Conservation Connection Water and Energy Use In California - A Curriculum. Analyzing water and energy use at home and at school. Teacher's Guide.
Conservation Connection Water and Energy Use In California - A Curriculum. Analyzing water and energy use at home and at school. Teacher's Guide.
Water Storage
Additional storage capacity is needed to improve water supply reliability, help restore the environment, reduce system conflict and manage increased risk and uncertainty. New water storage will provide water dedicated to the environment, help respond to climate change and help meet the water needs for California's environment, growing population and vital economy.
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Water Conservation
Increasing water conservation is an essential element of fixing the Delta. The Governor has called for a 20% per capita reduction in urban water use statewide by 2020. DWR is working with the State Water Resources Control Board, the California Public Utilities Commission, and the California Energy Commission to develop a plan to achieve the Governor's goal.
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