“We can no longer operate such a sophisticated and a complicated system in a time of scarcity without significantly better data information.”
— State Agency Employee
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The California Water Data Consortium interviewed water leaders from a variety of sectors across the state to better understand the data challenges facing water planners, managers, nongovernmental organizations, and Tribal governments. These leaders articulated how California’s existing water data infrastructure issues are impacting their ability to make informed water management decisions and plan for long-term supply reliability.