What is the central problem outlined in the article? Is it a wicked problem? Which wicked characteristics are or are not present? Be specific. Who are the political decision makers involved in working on this problem according to the article?

Caught Between the Dog and the Fireplug, “The Kinds of Pressures and Influence Used on You,” pages 82‒88

Caught Between the Dog and the Fireplug, “Walking with Kings,” pages 134‒144

Caught Between the Dog and the Fireplug, “Ethics and Morality,” pages 152‒167

Jobs That Matter, “The Environment,” pages 103‒117

Read the article”California Wants to Store Water for Farmers, but Struggles Over How to Do It.”(https://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/22/science/california-wants-to-store-water-for-farmers-but-struggles-over-how-to-do-it.html?_r=0)
Write an essay that answers the questions below. Make sure to address all questions.
Make sure to incorporate multiple examples from the textbook(Caught Between the Dog and the Fireplug or jobs that matter). You must also cite any references using APA style per the guidelines in the introduction lesson. Proper citation format for a reference includes the name of the author(s), the title of the work, the date of the publication, and when required, the page number.

Essay Questions

What is the central problem outlined in the article? Is it a wicked problem? Which wicked characteristics are or are not present? Be specific.
Who are the political decision makers involved in working on this problem according to the article? Have any policies been passed so far?
Who are the interested parties trying to influence the outcome of that decision according to the article? What are their goals?
What policy analysts or experts are weighing in on the problem? What are their recommendations?
Based on your analysis, what do you think should be done?