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California’s New Law Recognizing Aquifers as “Natural Infrastructure” is a Big Win for Water Resilience WATER POLICY POWER MOVESWATER REGULATIONS

California’s New Law Recognizing Aquifers as “Natural Infrastructure” is a Big Win for Water Resilience

In a move that could reshape how we manage and value groundwater across the West, California has officially recognized aquifers as “natural infrastructure.” It might sound like a small semantic shift, but in practice, this designation has powerful implications—for both…
July 18, 2025