Water crisis threatens state's quality of life

January/February 2008

Water is essential to California's quality of life. Our robust economy depends on it. Our families and communities cannot thrive without it. And it is an integral part of California's physical beauty and diverse environment. Unfortunately, California's water system is in a crisis.

"We are facing some of the most significant challenges to our water system in a half-century, yet the public is largely unaware of it," said Timothy Quinn, executive director of the Association of California Water Agencies, a coalition of 450 public water agencies.

To help educate all who rely on a safe, reliable water supply, the association has launched a statewide public education program called "California's Water: A Crisis We Can't Ignore." The multifaceted program tells about critical challenges confronting the state's water supply and delivery system.

To find out more, visit www.calwatercrisis.org.