Fresno State’s California Water Institute (CWI) is at the forefront of developing recommendations for more resilient water and land management through its coordination of the San Joaquin Valley Water Collaborative Action Program (CAP). CAP is a coalition of leaders from agriculture, water agencies, environmental justice organizations, environmental organizations, academia, and state and federal agencies working to collectively tackle the San Joaquin Valley’s water challenges through on-the-ground action.

Together, CAP has been making remarkable strides. In its first phase, CAP members established a vision statement, defined the problem, and outlined necessary outcomes for long-term sustainability. Now in its second phase, CAP is developing potential action items to ensure safe and sustainable drinking water, improve ecosystem health, repurpose land and reduce demand.

If you are interested in addressing these critical issues and accelerating change, please contact CWI staff at cwi@mail.fresnostate.edu. We will continue to provide updates on the progress CAP is making that affect all the water sectors in the San Joaquin Valley.