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Getting Water Infrastructure Governance Right Published in March 2020, this report illustrates how water infrastructure in the San Joaquin Valley can be managed with Joint Power of Authorities, Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts, and Public Finance Authorities. It summarizes how a board might be strategically composed with members, how votes might be allocated, and a possible…
Funding a Future for Water in the San Joaquin Valley Published in November 2019, this report summarizes past financing strategies for water infrastructure and the reasons they have or have not worked. It provides detailed examples of financing strategies that can work in the future, as well as a summary of recommendations for funding a…
Economic Impact of Water Reduction to the Valley Analysis CWI was asked to identify potential experts to conduct this analysis. In cooperation with the Blueprint Group, CWI worked directly with Dr. David Sunding from University of California, Berkeley to develop the scope of work, analytical methods, compensation and schedule, and contract execution. Dr. Sunding’s research…
Central California Business Review This report, published by the Fresno State Craig School of Business, features valuable insights into the regional economy such as consumer and real estate sentiments, the labor market, and business interests including agriculture, water, manufacturing, banking, and global issues. CWI contributed to the “Water & Agriculture in the San Joaquin Valley”…
For all of California’s problems with surface and groundwater, the one not receiving the attention it arguably deserves is the problem of funding for new infrastructure, as well as the ongoing maintenance of existing infrastructure, much of which is now old and decaying. Nationwide, the American Water Works Association estimates that an investment of about…
Climate change and human alteration of river hydrology has greatly changed the thermal landscape for juvenile salmonids in Pacific rivers. Fresno State Faculty lead, organized and conducted a workshop of relevant experts to revise and update thermal tolerances of inland salmonids to better manage for future resource conditions. The group comprised experts on juvenile salmon…
The California Water Institute is holding a symposium discussing Water Exchange Markets. This free public event is open to community members, higher education professionals involved in water sustainability, owners and operators of public water systems, and Fresno State students, staff, administrators, and faculty. Attending the symposium will provide you with a working knowledge of Water…
The Friant Water Authority and the California Water Institute conducted a survey, that concluded that a significant percentage of voters support the water bond proposition. More specifically 64% of voters were found likely to vote yes on Proposition 3. It’s clear that the San Joaquin Valley recognizes that water is important here in the valley.…
For the first time, the California Water Institute is holding a symposium discussing Arsenic and its effects on our drinking water. This free public event is open to community members, higher education professionals involved in water sustainability, owners and operators of public water systems, and Fresno State students, staff, administrators, and faculty. Attending the symposium…
Research and plant faculty from the Center for Irrigation Technology at Fresno State have created an online pistachio predictor to assist San Joaquin Valley growers in predicting harvest yields for one of the area’s most popular crops. The free http://pistachio.azurewebsites.net website will help growers with their harvest, market and budget planning. To get a predicted…