12 Myths About California's Water (and How to Debunk Them)

Twelve legendary myths about California's water supply (or lack thereof) are dissected in Myths of California Water - Implications and Reality, by experts from the Public Policy Institute of California, University of California and Stanford University.  The reality is a real solution to California's water problems is a combination of efforts and compromises by everyone in the State.

1. California is running out of water.
2. (Name you villain) is responsible for California's water problem.  Current most popular villains:  Southern California Homeowners, Agriculture, Endangered Species Act (Delta Smelt and friends)
3. We Can Build Our Way of Out of California's Water Problems (featuring New Surface Water Storage, Peripheral Canal, Dual Conveyance Strategy, and Desalination)
4. We Can Conserve Our Way Out of California's Water Problems 
5. Water Markets Can Resolve California's Water Problems
6. Health Ecosystems Conflict with Business
7. More Water = Healthier Fish
8. Restoring Native Ecosystems is Essential for Recovery of Native Species
9. Communities are Kept Safe by Current Flood Protection Standards
10. California's Water Rights Laws Prevent Reform and Sustainable Management
11. Groundwater is Separate from Surface Water
12. There is a Consensus that Will Keep All Parties Happy