Cadiz Inc. Launches Ethical Water Storage in CA and the Southwest

by / ⠀News / July 30, 2025
Cadiz Inc. Launches Ethical Water Storage in CA and the Southwest
Cadiz Inc. Launches Ethical Water Storage in CA and the Southwest
Many people take water for granted, but coming by water in places like California and the American Southwest is challenging. Storms have only continued to arrive more erratically in recent years, and droughts persist for extended periods. Extreme is the new normal. As a result, water is even harder to come by in those areas than it has been in the past. Water management has gone from simply collecting and distributing enough where it’s needed to considerations of how to store and ethically share the resource. Cadiz, Inc. is taking this challenge head-on. Cadiz, Inc. In California’s Mojave Desert, Cadiz is passionate about building a future where smarter water storage can help ease the uncertainty of an unstable climate. The company is looking to set a new standard for water infrastructure, and most importantly, the people it serves. 

A Better Way Forward for Water Storage

While Cadiz’s mission is vast, the Mojave Groundwater Bank centers the company’s endeavors. The project aims to make access to water more reliable and resilient in a world confronting changing, unpredictable climate and growing communities. Mojave Groundwater Bank isn’t playing around, either. The project plans to hold a 1 million acre-feet of water–1 acre-foot is 326,000 gallons, enough water for 2 families for 1 year–and deliver it where needed via a 300-mile conveyance pipeline network across Southern California.  So, why underground storage? It helps reduce evaporation, protects water quality, and provides a buffer for unexpected rain and snowmelt. Cadiz believes that California’s water systems are contending with timing mismatches. That means there’s often excess water when it’s not needed and not enough when it is. The Mojave Groundwater Bank is designed to directly contend with these mistimed shortages and surpluses. 
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A Partnership That Hinges on Inclusion

The Mojave Groundwater Bank is an unprecedented feat of engineering, but it’s also a demonstration of governance and inclusion. By partnering with the Lytton Rancheria Tribe, Cadiz and the tribe are setting out to create the first large-scale water infrastructure project off tribal lands led by a Native American tribe.  Yet they’re not alone. Several public water agencies across Southern California are working with Cadiz and the engineering firm Stantec is offering expertise to assist with the technical components. Teamwork is essential, as bringing a project of this magnitude to life is difficult. 

The Ripple Effect of an Environmental Win

The partnership has an impact beyond the Mojave Desert. Supplementing water supplies during dry spells and lessening the strain on the State Water Project and Colorado River will help stabilize a largely overwhelmed system. Given that it serves millions of people, that’s not exactly a small win.   While the Mojave Groundwater Bank is a significant project for Cadiz, the company wants its more innovative infrastructure to expand past California and nearby locations. Cadiz’s work with treatment subsidiary ATEC Water Systems, conveyance networks, and land management practices represents a model where water treatment and transport are two keys to a unified approach to maintaining a long-term water supply. 

Making a Notable Difference

Cadiz is far less interested in notoriety than impact, but the brand is sparking significant attention. Whether it’s coverage in USA Today, the Los Angeles Tribune, or Yahoo Finance, Cadiz’s mission is making a splash, for lack of a better term.  Cadiz summed it up best: “It’s not just smart engineering. It’s a moral course correction.”  All eyes are on California and the Southwest as the area contends with the ramifications of climate change. By delivering on the Mojave Groundwater Bank, Cadiz hopes to create a blueprint that balances science, fairness, preparation, and inclusivity. Sure, it’s all about water, but the values flow strongly alongside the brand’s smart water storage. 

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