Gary Pitzer writes for Western Water, a publication of the Sacramento-based Water Education Foundation since 1977. This story was first published by Western Water. Sign up for Western Water’s newsletters here. https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/contributor/gary-pitzer/rss en American West Economics Innovation Law & Policy Management & Supply Solutions Fri, 26 Oct 2018 08:00:00 +0000 Gary Pitzer https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2018/10/26/in-water-stressed-west-an-old-water-efficiency-metric-needs-a-reboot https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2018/10/26/in-water-stressed-west-an-old-water-efficiency-metric-needs-a-reboot The acre-foot yardstick has been a reliable standby for water agency officials to explain water use to the public. But it may be time to recalibrate our thinking on that as communities plan new development. Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Gary Pitzer https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2015/09/01/drought-puts-california-water-rights-in-crosshairs-for-reform https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2015/09/01/drought-puts-california-water-rights-in-crosshairs-for-reform Some experts believe California’s antiquated regulation of water rights is ripe for reform; farmers worry it would come at their expense.