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Posted by: thepinetree on 05/10/2021 05:27 PM Updated by: thepinetree on 05/10/2021 05:27 PM
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Governor Newsom Announces $5.1 Billion Package for Water Infrastructure & Drought Response as Part of $100 Billion California Comeback Plan

Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom today proposed a $5.1 billion package of immediate drought response and long-term water resilience investments to address immediate, emergency needs, build regional capacity to endure drought and safeguard water supplies for communities, the economy and the environment. The Governor’s proposal comes as part of a week-long tour highlighting the Administration’s comprehensive recovery plan tackling the most persistent challenges facing California.





“Shoring up our water resilience, especially in small and disadvantaged communities, is imperative to safeguarding the future of our state in the face of devastating climate change impacts that are intensifying drought conditions and threatening our communities, the economy and the environment,” said Governor Newsom. “This package of bold investments will equip the state with the tools we need to tackle the drought emergency head-on while addressing long-standing water challenges and helping to secure vital and limited water supplies to sustain our state into the future.”

In addition to the $5.1 billion investment, the Governor is proposing $1 billion to help Californians pay their overdue water bills.

The Governor announced the package today in Merced County while visiting the San Luis Reservoir, which sits at less than half of capacity and just 57 percent of average for this date. Earlier in the day, Governor Newsom significantly expanded his April 21 drought emergency proclamation to include Klamath River, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and Tulare Lake Watershed counties. In total, 41 counties are now under a drought state of emergency, representing 30 percent of the state’s population.

Governor Newsom announces $5.1 billion drought and water infrastructure package at San Luis Reservoir.

The Governor’s $5.1 billion proposed investment, over four years, aligns with his July 2020 Water Resilience Portfolio, a roadmap to water security for all Californians in the face of climate change. It is shaped by lessons learned during the 2012-16 drought, such as the need to act early and gather better data about water systems. The package includes:


  • $1.3 billion for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, with a focus on small and disadvantaged communities.
  • $150 million for groundwater cleanup and water recycling projects.
  • $300 million for Sustainable Groundwater Management Act implementation to improve water supply security, water quality and water reliability.
  • $200 million for water conveyance improvements to repair major water delivery systems damaged by subsidence.
  • $500 million for multi-benefit land repurposing to provide long-term, flexible support for water users.
  • $230 million for wildlife corridor and fish passage projects to improve the ability of wildlife to migrate safely.
  • $200 million for habitat restoration to support tidal wetland, floodplain, and multi-benefit flood-risk reduction projects.
  • $91 million for critical data collection to repair and augment the state’s water data infrastructure to improve forecasting, monitoring, and assessment of hydrologic conditions.
  • $60 million for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program grants to help farmers reduce irrigation water use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural pumping.
  • $33 million for fisheries and wildlife support to protect and conserve California’s diverse ecosystems.
  • $27 million for emergency and permanent solutions to drinking water drought emergencies.

Learn more about current conditions, the state’s response and informational resources available to the public at the state’s new drought preparedness website.

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Good Grief!
Posted on: 2021-05-10 20:15:39   By: Anonymous
 
Good Grief! I guess no one knows how to turn off the "free money spigot".

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    Moving on
    Posted on: 2021-05-10 22:12:45   By: Anonymous
     
    Love Gavin. Actually getting things done . With Mitch and republicans it’s a non starter !!!

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      Re: Moving on
      Posted on: 2021-05-10 22:16:43   By: Anonymous
       
      Nothing like a brainless blonde bimbo talking conspiracy crap . The only problem is you are F ing up your party and Embarrassing America !!

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        Re: Moving on
        Posted on: 2021-05-10 22:20:29   By: Anonymous
         
        There’s not enough water in California to flash that toxic bull *bleep* down Trumps crapper.

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      Re: Moving on
      Posted on: 2021-05-11 03:24:50   By: Anonymous
       
      When your home burns down maybe you will get it.

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No Subject
Posted on: 2021-05-11 03:20:19   By: Anonymous
 
All this excess tax money? We need 2 fire supertankers for California along with tree thinning and brush cutting. We should no longer have to live in fear and breathe smoke particle air all summer long. This can't keep going on year after year. The people of California are suffering and the politicians do not care.

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    Re:
    Posted on: 2021-05-11 06:06:46   By: Anonymous
     
    Doing nothing, like donald trump

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      Re:
      Posted on: 2021-05-11 06:08:40   By: Anonymous
       
      House burn down . You might take a look at a subject called climate change .

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