Empowered Hosted by Meg Ryan to Feature Cadiz Inc. Leaders in National Public Television Segment Airing in September

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Cadiz Inc. (NASDAQ: CDZI) announced its upcoming feature on Empowered Hosted by Meg Ryan, a public television series airing nationwide starting September 8, 2025. The segment highlights the company's innovative approach to water infrastructure, particularly its initiative to repurpose idle oil and gas pipelines for water conveyance.

The feature includes appearances by CEO Susan Kennedy and Board Member Maria Echaveste, alongside Fontana Mayor Aquanetta Warren and Coushatta Tribe Chairman David Sickey, discussing climate change impacts on water access and infrastructure modernization. The segment is currently available online, with a promotional spot airing on CNBC on September 3-4, and a full-length version premiering on Cadiz's platforms on September 8.

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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FAQ

When will the Cadiz (NASDAQ: CDZI) segment air on Empowered with Meg Ryan?

The segment will begin airing nationwide on public television stations starting September 8, 2025. A promotional spot will air on CNBC on September 3-4, 2025.

What is Cadiz Inc's (NASDAQ: CDZI) water infrastructure solution being featured?

Cadiz is featuring its innovative initiative to repurpose idle oil and gas pipelines for water conveyance as a solution to modernize water infrastructure.

What are Cadiz Inc's (NASDAQ: CDZI) current water assets?

Cadiz owns 45,000 acres of land in California, 2.5 million acre-feet of water supply, 220 miles of pipeline assets, and water treatment filtration technology.

Who are the key speakers featured in the Cadiz (NASDAQ: CDZI) television segment?

The segment features Cadiz CEO Susan Kennedy, Board Member Maria Echaveste, Fontana Mayor Aquanetta Warren, and Coushatta Tribe Chairman David Sickey.

Where can investors watch the Cadiz (NASDAQ: CDZI) television segment?

The segment is currently available on the Empowered Hosted by Meg Ryan website, and a full-length version will be available on Cadiz's website and social media channels from September 8, 2025.