Segment including CEO Susan Kennedy and Board Member Maria Echaveste Available Online Now; Full-Length Piece Launching September 8

CADIZ, CALIFORNIA (09.04.25) – 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