Is there still a drought in california?

While there is no single factor that will determine when the drought ends, here is a high-level look at factors the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the California Department of Water Resources will be watching for signs of improvement. read more

The website compiles tools, research, and information on drought in California to facilitate the work to understand, plan for, and find sustainable water management solutions in the face of a drier future for the western United States with changing conditions from climate change. read more

The areas of California that still remain in extreme drought conditions are Santa Barbara and Ventura counties as well as portions of Los Angeles and Kern counties. One of the indicators of drought conditions down south is Santa Barbara County's Lake Cachuma reservoir, where it is filled around 13 percent of its historical average. read more