Droughts

Drought in the Delta - Socioecological Effects, Responses, and Tools

Rosemary Hartman, Noah Knowles, Amanda Fencl, Julie Ekstrom

Article link: https://doi.org/10.15447/sfews.2025v23iss1art3

Drought frequency and severity are predicted to increase this century, with impacts extending beyond the Delta's borders and likely exacerbating conflict between competing water uses. Other impacts may include decreased survival of migratory fishes, promotion of harmful algal blooms, and salinization of irrigation water. Droughts often catalyze the development of new resource management tools, including regulations, land use change, infrastructure, education campaigns, hatcheries, and habitat restoration.