There are 5 main water problems that affect California and the Southwest:

1. Increasing freshwater production along the coast.

2. Increasing freshwater distribution to Southwest regions.

3. Increasing stormwater drainage to prepare for more intense storms. This includes identifying and remediating areas of so-called "100 year" flood plains that put lives and property at risk.

4. Increasing freshwater storage capacity to prepare for longer droughts and lower rainfall.