Our Layperson’s Guide to California Water has been completely updated for 2026, providing a comprehensive overview of the ways water is used, as well as its critical ecological role, throughout the state. The 24-page publication traces the history of the vital resource at the core of California’s identity, politics and culture since its founding in 1850. A first-ever Spanish-language edition of the guide will also be published this summer in partnership with Fresno State’s California Water Institute. The Layperson’s Guide to California Water is available for $18. Get your copy here.