California Water Crisis - Policies and Future Developments in Improving Water Shortages in California

Abstract

The shortage of water resources has become one of the major problems worldwide in the 21st century. Water use has been growing at twice the rate of population growth over the last century, and although there is no such thing as a global water shortage, more and more areas are suffering from chronic water scarcity. California has been one of the regions suffering from water shortage since a century ago, while the situation has been eased by the implementation of a series of policies, which could be a typical case for later studies. This article analyzes and discusses the relevant policies in water usage, including agriculture, industrial, commercial and individual uses, that contribute to the major water shortage in California. Additionally, some suggestions are provided for the development of future technical needs and the development of future policy formulation. The objective of the article is to provide several suggestions for assisting the construction of water protection.