California is facing a growing challenge as climate change drives more extreme weather, leading to periods of either too little water or more than we can effectively manage. Rising sea levels push saltwater further inland, adding pressure to ecosystems already under strain. With agriculture, cities, and the environment all relying on California’s water, how can we prepare for these changes? Two innovative projects are tackling these questions head-on. The Collaboratory for Equity in Water Allocations (COEQWAL) is developing tools and strategies to help communities adapt, while the Just Transitions project is analyzing the Delta’s salinity changes and exploring ways to respond. … At the Delta Independent Science Board’s March meeting, Dr. Brett Milligan, Professor of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Design at UC Davis, shared an in-depth look at these initiatives.