… To ensure California’s communities and environment have sufficient water during times of drought, the state needs to continue to adapt to “weather whiplash” – extreme weather that swings from intense drought to large floods in a short period of time. Being able to endure the next severe drought is dependent upon making forward-looking water management decisions during non-drought years. While the impacts of severe or prolonged drought may be felt across all sectors of California, small, rural communities and the natural environment are particularly vulnerable to drought.