ASCE [American Society of Civil Engineers] Region 9 released the 2025 Report Card for California’s Infrastructure, assigning the state an overall grade of C-, unchanged from 2019 and below the national grade of C. The report evaluated 17 infrastructure categories and found that while six sectors improved, several—including dams, drinking water, schools, and stormwater—received lower marks than in the previous assessment. Stormwater infrastructure was graded D, reflecting persistent challenges with aging systems, climate-driven extreme weather, and funding gaps.

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