Researchers in California have pinpointed an unexpected impact of frequent droughts: an increase in human-wildlife conflict.

Groundwater storage may be a viable answer to reducing California's soaring surface water costs, economists say.

California often swings between climate extremes—from powerful storms to punishing droughts. As climate change drives more ...

UC Davis study shows surface water prices triple during drought while groundwater prices remain stable over time. It points ...

As climate change increases the frequency of droughts, UCLA and UC Davis researchers found one overlooked side effect: People ...

A new UCLA study shows that the more rain we get, the fewer bears and wildcats venture into populated areas in California.Kendall Calhoun, postdoctoral researcher at UCLA and UC Davis, conducted the ...

Overall, coverage of D0 or drier conditions across the Lower-48 declined slightly from 72 to 69 percent, remaining well above ...

More than 100 California farmers have planted agave in the last five years as the industry grows 110% annually, with $2.3 billion market value.

The state has spent hundreds of millions of dollars and implemented new regulations to protect water supplies. But as funds ...