Adaptive and Sustainable Management

A management system that can nimbly and appropriately respond to changing conditions and that is equitable and representative of the various needs for water in California.

Associated Indicators

Water Risk (WRI)

Water Risk refers to the risk to water supplies from changes in climate and water withdrawals. The World Resources Institute used this indicator in the Aqueduct 2.0 project.

Water Stress Index

Water stress index is typically defined as the relationship between total water use and water availability. The closer water use is to water supply, the more likely stress will occur in natural and human systems. This indicator has been used by the United Nations and others.

Water Travel Distance

Distance traveled for units of drinking and irrigation water. The long-distance movement of water is one of the most energy-intensive activities in California and may cause social, economic, and environmental harm in the source areas.

Workflow Processes

Flow chart of process from data need, collection, analysis, decision-making, implementation, and results.