1. Cadiz leaders featured in a segment about climate impact on water. 2. The segment airs on September 8, focusing on infrastructure modernization. 3. CEO Susan Kennedy stresses water access challenge for the next decade. 4. Cadiz repurposes oil pipelines for water conveyance solutions. 5. The broadcast enhances Cadiz's brand visibility and public engagement.
The positive media exposure can enhance corporate reputation and investor confidence, similar to other companies gaining market traction from media features.
The segment addresses critical environmental issues, aligning Cadiz with sustainability trends that attract investment.
Immediate public visibility can lead to short-term price appreciation, similar to past instances where companies saw spikes post-media promotions.
Segment including CEO Susan Kennedy and Board Member Maria Echaveste Available Online Now; Full-Length Piece Launching September 8
CADIZ, Calif., Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadiz Inc. (NASDAQ:CDZI) ("Cadiz," the "Company") is pleased to announce today that Company leaders will be featured in a new segment on Empowered Hosted by Meg Ryan, an award-winning public television series, airing nationwide on public television stations beginning September 8, 2025. The segment explores the impacts of climate change on water access and the urgent need to modernize infrastructure to build a more sustainable future, such as Cadiz's pioneering effort to repurpose idle oil and gas pipelines for water conveyance.
Cadiz Chairman & CEO Susan Kennedy and Board Member Maria Echaveste are featured alongside Fontana, California Mayor Aquanetta Warren and David Sickey, the Chairman of the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana. Together they share how communities and stakeholders are working to address climate challenges and improve outcomes for disadvantaged communities.
"Access to water will be the single greatest climate challenge of the next decade," said Kennedy. "We're grateful to Empowered for shining a light on the American water infrastructure crisis and highlighting Cadiz's innovative efforts to provide clean, reliable, and affordable water to people."
The segment is now available online at the Empowered Hosted by Meg Ryan website in advance of its release to public television stations. In addition, a 30-second promotional spot will air on CNBC on September 3 and 4. On September 8, Cadiz will also premiere on its website and social media channels a full-length version of the segment produced by Empowered, including the public TV content plus additional interviews and local footage. For more information, visit www.cadizinc.com/about/publictv-documentary .
About Cadiz, Inc.
Founded in 1983, Cadiz, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDZI) is a California water solutions company dedicated to providing access to clean, reliable and affordable water for people through a unique combination of water supply, storage, pipeline and treatment solutions. With 45,000 acres of land in California, 2.5 million acre-feet of water supply, 220 miles of pipeline assets and the most cost-effective water treatment filtration technology in the industry, Cadiz offers a full suite of solutions to address the impacts of climate change on clean water access. For more information, please visit https://www.cadizinc.com.
About Empowered with Meg Ryan
Empowered is an award-winning educational program hosted by actress Meg Ryan. The program tackles critical social issues using powerful storytelling to inform and inspire viewers. Each segment unveils the soul of a cause, delving into the stories of the people who are making a difference. Learn more at https://www.empoweredprogram.com/.
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