The term “governance” encompasses both governmental and nongovernmental
participation in collective choice and action. Law dictates the structure, boundaries, rules …

In many areas of the world, groundwater resources are increasingly stressed, and
unsustainable use has become common. Where existing mechanisms for governing …

Widespread groundwater overdraft in alluvial aquifer systems like the Central Valley (CV) in
California, USA, has increased interest in managed aquifer recharge (MAR). Like most …

Understanding California's water balance sheet—how much there is, who has claims to it,
and what is actually being “spent”—is key to effectively managing the state's limited water …

Groundwater depletion is a common problem in most of the countries across the world. This
is caused by excess population growth, improved living standards, and climate change …

Groundwater is a common pool resource that supports agriculture, human communities, and
the environment. Public participation in common pool natural resources management can …

Evidence-based environmental management requires data that are sufficient, accessible,
useful and used. A mismatch between data, data systems, and data needs for decision …

Abstract California's landmark 2014 Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)
requires local officials to form new Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) and to write …

Background Climate change produces extremes in both temperature and precipitation
causing increased drought severity and increased reliance on groundwater resources …

The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) is introducing significant changes
in the way groundwater is governed for agricultural use. It requires the formation of …