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flag A pipe rupture at California's New Colgate Powerhouse disrupted salmon recovery efforts and downstream operations.

flag A penstock pipe rupture at the New Colgate Powerhouse on California's Yuba River in February released a surge of water and debris, disrupting critical salmon recovery efforts and forcing the shutdown of a downstream powerhouse. flag The incident highlights the growing risks posed by aging water infrastructure across the state, where many dams and tunnels built decades ago are exceeding their design lifespans, a danger exacerbated by climate change. flag Experts warn that diverting billions toward new mega-projects while neglecting the upkeep of existing systems creates unsustainable risks for communities and ecosystems.

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