California might have had a reputation at one time as a progressive, future-oriented place, and it still has that to some extent because of Silicon Valley. But that reputation doesn't really match up with the trends since the 1970's, when the state stopped building infrastructure in accordance to the limits-to-growth ideology that took hold in some of the state's politicians, notably Jerry Brown.
I think we need a discussion thread for the californian drought going on. I would like to compile information in the main post and would like help compiling it. If we really are proud to be effective altruists then this is an area we should really figure out.
Any one have any good ideas on how we can help?