Water Misinformation – California’s Wildfires It’s no secret that water policy in California is incredibly complex—so complex, in fact, that it rarely fits neatly into a headline or a 30-second news clip. Yet, this complexity has real-world consequences that ripple far beyond the pages of newspapers or social media feeds and into the very fields that feed millions of people across the nation. California’s water issues are so vast and interwoven that no single article, TikTok, or Facebook post could ever do them justice. Efforts by the media, politicians, and partisan pundits from all sides to condense and simplify them are leaving the public less-well informed and more divided than ever. False claims about the Wonderful Company’s supposed role in the

The recently released drought map from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) looks like another looming crisis, which is red meat for journalists. The data made available by the U.S. Drought monitor on January 1 highlights areas categorized as “abnormally dry” or in “moderate drought.” However, a closer look at other data from the California Data Exchange Center (CDEC) presents a contrasting perspective, showing that 14 of the state’s 17 largest reservoirs are currently at or above year-to-date historical averages.

The Colorado River’s Future: A Call for Collaborative Solutions As the Colorado River Basin faces unprecedented challenges, it’s crucial for the seven basin states and tribal nations to come together and forge a consensus-driven solution for the river’s future management. With the current operating guidelines set to expire in 2026, the time is now for stakeholders to redouble their efforts in crafting a balanced, long-term plan that includes equal participation from both the Upper and Lower Basin states. The stark divisions that have emerged among the basin states in recent negotiations underscore the complexity of the issue. However, these differences should not be seen as insurmountable obstacles, but rather as opportunities to find innovative compromises that benefit the entire region. The

Sustainable Food Supplies and Imports America’s grocery stores may seem brimming with fresh fruits and vegetables year-round, but behind the vibrant displays lies a sobering truth: a significant portion of these products are imported from other countries.  The new CFWC fact sheet, “Our Food Supply – Sustainability & Imports,” opens the door to discussions about the policies and regulations that have made Americans more dependent on foreign-produced food. According to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a staggering 60.9% of the fresh fruit and 38.8% of the fresh vegetables consumed in the United States are sourced from abroad. That’s a 228% increase of fruit and 479% increase of vegetable imports since 1980. This heavy reliance on imports poses a concerning risk to