Coalition Blog

Michelle Paul Selected as New CFWC Executive Director

November 14, 2025

Michelle Paul Selected as New CFWC Executive Director The California Farm Water Coalition is pleased to announce the selection of Michelle Paul as its next executive director. Ms. Paul will replace Mike Wade, who is retiring in February from his role as the Coalition’s executive director, a position he has held since 1998. Ms. Paul was selected following a comprehensive statewide search led by the Coalition’s executive director selection committee, which considered a strong and

Will the Bay-Delta Plan Succeed? It Has a Good Chance if the Healthy Rivers and Landscapes Alternative is Allowed to Work

August 1, 2025

On July 24, 2025, the State Water Resources Control Board released an updated Bay-Delta Water Plan, a critical framework designed to protect the ecological health of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta while addressing California’s diverse water demands.

Golden Mussels: A Looming Crisis for California’s Farms and Water Supply

July 15, 2025

The golden mussel, an invasive species from East and Southeast Asia, is spreading rapidly in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta since its discovery in October 2024. This tiny invader threatens California’s $50 billion agricultural industry by clogging irrigation systems, which could disrupt water deliveries, reduce farm production, and raise food prices. Efforts are underway to monitor and control its spread to protect our food supply.

Now Playing: The Green Desert

A compelling new documentary, The Green Desert, shines a spotlight on the escalating water challenges along the Colorado River.

Nestled in Southeastern California, the Imperial and Coachella valleys are agricultural powerhouses, supplying vast amounts of winter fruit and up to 90% of the winter vegetables produced in the United States.

Yet, with unprecedented water scarcity threatening their livelihoods, farmers in these valleys are racing to adapt through conservation and innovation—efforts critical to safeguarding America’s food security.

Co-sponsored by the California Farm Water Coalition, this film is airing now on PBS Stations and is available on streaming. Click here to watch now.

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The California Farm Water Coalition is a non-profit, educational organization committed to sharing fact-based information about the important role water plays in the food, fiber, and nursery products grown in California.