Headwaters and Wildfire in California

Kyle Greenspan and Brad Franklin

Most of California’s water supply originates in mountainous headwater regions, so managing headwaters effectively is paramount for the state’s well-being. Multiple stressors are making some headwater regions more vulnerable to wildfire, however. Read our fact sheet on how California can improve its management of headwaters to reduce severe wildfires.

Supported with funding from the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation.

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For additional resources on California’s water, visit the PPIC Water Policy Center page.

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