Aug 19, 2025

In this episode of What Matters Water TV and Podcast, host Charley Wilson brings you the full audio from a timely and thought-provoking webinar hosted by the Southern California Water Coalition.

As California faces mounting climate challenges, the conversation around reauthorizing the state’s cap-and-trade...

Jul 23, 2025

California needs water infrastructure urgently. But why does it take decades to build something as essential as a reservoir?

In this episode of What Matters Water TV + Podcast, host Charley Wilson explores the complex, often frustrating world of water project development in California. From environmental reviews to...

Apr 2, 2025

Wildfires are changing. Is our water infrastructure ready?

California wildfires aren’t just getting more frequent—they’re getting bigger, faster, and more destructive. When the flames rise, water is our most powerful firefighting tool. But can our water systems handle the demand?

In this episode of What Matters...

Jan 21, 2025

California’s water rules are changing—permanently.

Starting January 1, 2025, new regulations from the State Water Resources Control Board will require major water suppliers to cut water delivery significantly by 2040. This isn’t just about managing water during droughts anymore—this is about building drought...

Aug 27, 2024

Imagine a future where California faces increasing water instability. The state experiences more rain, less snow, and an uptick in extreme weather events like droughts and floods. Layer in the looming threats of sea level rise, climate change, and seismic activity, and the picture becomes even more complex.

Now,...