Cadiz (NASDAQ:CDZIP), Inc. (NASDAQ: CDZIP) is a land and water resource management company focused on developing sustainable water supply solutions in Southern California. The company holds approximately 36,000 acres of desert land in the Mojave Basin, where it has pursued the Cadiz Water Project—a plan to capture and convey groundwater to regional municipal and industrial customers. Cadiz oversees the permitting, design, and construction of conveyance infrastructure, including an engineered pipeline and pumping stations.
In addition to its water development activities, Cadiz operates agricultural ventures on its desert holdings, growing crops such as alfalfa while restoring degraded soils and maintaining native habitat. The company’s water project has undergone extensive environmental review, securing federal and state approvals that address groundwater sustainability and ecological protection. By combining agriculture with innovative water management, Cadiz aims to demonstrate the viability of resource development in arid regions.
Founded in the early 1980s and headquartered in Los Angeles, Cadiz has transitioned from its original farming roots toward infrastructure and environmental engineering. Over the past decade, the company has engaged with local water districts, environmental stakeholders and regulatory agencies to advance its water delivery solutions. Its multi-phase approach includes aquifer monitoring, pipeline construction and long-term resource management strategies designed to serve rapidly growing urban corridors in Southern California.
Cadiz is led by a management team with expertise in water law, environmental policy and engineering. The company collaborates with regional water agencies to align its projects with broader resource planning goals and regulatory frameworks. Through its integrated land, water and restoration platform, Cadiz seeks to address critical supply challenges while promoting sustainable development in desert ecosystems.
