Stories about water issues in California and the American West, including coverage of energy, climate change, agriculture, innovation, water policy and rights. https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/series/water-polls/rss en American West Thu, 23 Nov 2017 03:00:33 +0000 Mitch Tobin https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/community/2017/11/23/where-westerners-agree-and-disagree-on-key-water-issues https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/community/2017/11/23/where-westerners-agree-and-disagree-on-key-water-issues A new poll commissioned by the Water Foundation looks at the views of residents of 12 Western states on a range of water issues, including climate change, policy and cost, explains Wade Crowfoot, the foundation’s chief executive. Management & Supply Fri, 03 Nov 2017 03:00:36 +0000 Mitch Tobin https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2017/11/03/stanford-study-probes-psychological-resistance-to-recycled-water https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2017/11/03/stanford-study-probes-psychological-resistance-to-recycled-water While most Californians are in favor of using recycled water for nonpotable purposes, research has found that only 11 percent would drink it. A Stanford study examines the reasons why and the policy implications. Economics Management & Supply Wed, 07 Jun 2017 05:00:08 +0000 Mitch Tobin https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2017/06/07/public-support-for-water-investment-depends-how-you-ask-the-question https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2017/06/07/public-support-for-water-investment-depends-how-you-ask-the-question Americans are concerned about their infrastructure, including water, but recent public opinion research has revealed specific concerns and exposed which issues resonate most. American West Environment & Wildlife Thu, 01 Jun 2017 05:00:31 +0000 Mitch Tobin https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/community/2017/06/01/public-opinion-expert-reveals-what-americans-think-about-water https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/community/2017/06/01/public-opinion-expert-reveals-what-americans-think-about-water How much do Americans really know about their water and how willing are they to protect it? Public opinion expert Dave Metz shares what he has learned from years of polling experience. American West Economics Environment & Wildlife Law & Policy Mon, 01 May 2017 06:00:37 +0000 Mitch Tobin https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2017/05/01/7-things-i-learned-studying-public-opinion-on-water https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2017/05/01/7-things-i-learned-studying-public-opinion-on-water Do people only care about water during extreme drought, like California’s recent one? It turns out most Americans care a lot about water and have strong feelings on infrastructure spending and other water-related issues.