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The wide range of climates leads to a high demand for water. Over time, [[Droughts in California|droughts]] have been increasing [[Climate change in California|due to climate change]] and [[Water extraction|overextraction]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/14/western-drought-fueled-by-climate-change-is-the-worst-in-1200-years.html|title=Western drought fueled by climate change is the worst in 1,200 years, scientists say|first=Emma|last=Newburger|publisher=[[CNBC]]|date=February 14, 2022|access-date=February 18, 2022}}</ref> becoming less seasonal and more year-round, further straining California's [[electricity supply]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/amp/US/california-blackouts-power-grid/story?id=89460998|title=Why California has blackouts: A look at the power grid|first=Meredith|last=Deliso|publisher=ABC News|date=September 9, 2022|access-date=September 11, 2022}}</ref> and [[water security]]<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Boxall |first1=Bettina |last2=St. John |first2=Paige |date=November 10, 2018 |title=California's most destructive wildfire should not have come as a surprise |work= | The wide range of climates leads to a high demand for water. Over time, [[Droughts in California|droughts]] have been increasing [[Climate change in California|due to climate change]] and [[Water extraction|overextraction]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/14/western-drought-fueled-by-climate-change-is-the-worst-in-1200-years.html|title=Western drought fueled by climate change is the worst in 1,200 years, scientists say|first=Emma|last=Newburger|publisher=[[CNBC]]|date=February 14, 2022|access-date=February 18, 2022}}</ref> becoming less seasonal and more year-round, further straining California's [[electricity supply]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/amp/US/california-blackouts-power-grid/story?id=89460998|title=Why California has blackouts: A look at the power grid|first=Meredith|last=Deliso|publisher=ABC News|date=September 9, 2022|access-date=September 11, 2022}}</ref> and [[water security]]<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Boxall |first1=Bettina |last2=St. John |first2=Paige |date=November 10, 2018 |title=California's most destructive wildfire should not have come as a surprise |work=Los Angeles Times |url=https://latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-camp-fire-science-20181110-story.html |access-date=November 11, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Advancing Drought Science and Preparedness across the Nation |url=https://www.drought.gov/drought/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181111042024/https://www.drought.gov/drought/ |archive-date=November 11, 2018 |access-date=November 11, 2018 |publisher=National Integrated Drought Information System}}</ref> and having an impact on California business, industry, and agriculture.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.kvpr.org/business-economy/2022-03-14/drought-has-already-cost-close-to-2-billion-and-14-000-jobs-and-its-likely-not-over-yet?_amp=true |title= Drought has already cost close to $2 billion and 14,000 jobs, and it's likely not over yet|website=www.kvpr.org |date= March 14, 2022|access-date=July 13, 2022}}{{title missing|date=July 2022}}</ref> | ||
In 2022, a new state program was created in collaboration with [[indigenous peoples of California]] to revive the practice of [[controlled burn]]s as a way of clearing excessive forest debris and making landscapes more resilient to wildfires. [[Native American use of fire in ecosystems|Native American use of fire in ecosystem]] management was outlawed in 1911, yet has now been recognized.<ref name="Elassar-2022"/> | In 2022, a new state program was created in collaboration with [[indigenous peoples of California]] to revive the practice of [[controlled burn]]s as a way of clearing excessive forest debris and making landscapes more resilient to wildfires. [[Native American use of fire in ecosystems|Native American use of fire in ecosystem]] management was outlawed in 1911, yet has now been recognized.<ref name="Elassar-2022"/> | ||