Cadiz, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDZIP) is a California-based water resource management company focused on developing sustainable groundwater storage, recovery and conveyance solutions for Southern California. The company’s core business centers on the Cadiz Valley Water Conservation, Recovery and Storage Project, which harnesses naturally recharging aquifers beneath the Mojave Desert to capture and deliver water to agriculture, municipal and industrial users. Cadiz’s approach emphasizes low-energy, gravity-fed recovery, minimizing environmental impact and operational costs while addressing the region’s long-term water supply challenges.
Founded in the early 1980s as an agricultural operator in the Cadiz Valley, the company shifted its strategic focus in the late 1990s from crop production to water development. Today, Cadiz holds over 40,000 acres of contiguous land in San Bernardino County, California, including rights to groundwater storage lands and conveyance corridors along existing railroad and utility rights-of-way. The project is designed to capture up to 16 billion gallons of water per year, delivering it via a 43-mile pipeline to Metropolitan Water District facilities. This infrastructure underscores Cadiz’s commitment to leveraging natural recharge processes and existing corridors to create an efficient, cost-effective supply solution for Southern California’s growing demand.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Cadiz serves municipal water agencies, agricultural customers and industrial end-users throughout the region. The company works closely with local, state and federal agencies to secure environmental approvals and ensure adherence to regulatory standards. Cadiz’s leadership team brings expertise in water law, environmental science and civil engineering, guiding efforts to advance water resilience initiatives in a state where drought and population growth continually strain resources. Through strategic partnerships and a focus on sustainable aquifer management, Cadiz aims to contribute meaningfully to California’s long-term water security.
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