ONLINE MEDIA KIT
Drought

Folsom Lake during a previous drought. (Photo: California Department of Water Resources.)

Articles

• Five simple steps for conserving landscape water
• UC scientist: Less water makes more cents (Includes video)
• How to save lots of water in lawns and landscapes without replacing them
• Water shortage threatens to curb UC research
• Economic impacts of reductions in Delta water exports on Central Valley Agriculture (pdf)
• Rational early-season drought planning for almond growers (pdf)
• Changes in water allocation mechanisms for California agriculture (pdf)
• Quantifying reductions in consumptive water use under
  regulated deficit irrigation in pistachio (pdf)
• Severe drought management recommendations for almond

Additional resources

• Frequently Asked Questions - Water conservation and drought management in the landscape, Part 2
• Frequently Asked Questions - Water conservation and drought management in the landscape, Part 1
• Upcoming drought-related meetings
• Drought-related photos
• Weekly drought monitor (National Climatic Data Center)

Publications

• Lawn watering guide for California (pdf)
• Water conservation tips for the home, lawn and garden (pdf)
• A series of 17 "Drought Tips" written during the 1987-92 California drought

Expert sources

• UC Davis experts on drought and water supply
• Local (county and regional) UC Cooperative Extension drought experts
• UC Riverside and UC Berkeley experts on drought and water supply

Online resources

• Fresno County Drought Information Page
  The UCCE in Fresno County assembled drought management materials that provide specific water management information to help agricultural and residential water users manage their water resources wisely.
  
• UC Drought Management
  This Web site provides strategies for maximizing irrigation efficiency for agricultural crops, including almonds, pistachios, stone fruit, walnuts and alfalfa.
• UC Center for Water Resources
  The Center stimulates and supports water and water-related research both within and among the various academic departments and research organizations of the University.
• UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences
  Dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of critical issues in watershed science - with a focus on the sustainable and cost-effective restoration and management of stream, lake and estuarine ecosystems.
• UC Riverside Water Science and Policy Center
  The Center connects science and policy in addressing local, regional and international water scarcity and water quality challenges.