From the Office of the Governor: “We have a big state with diverse water needs. Cities that need clean water to drink, farms that need irrigation to keep feeding the world, fragile ecosystems that must be protected,” said Governor Newsom in his State of the State address. “We need a portfolio approach to building water infrastructure and meeting long-term demand. To help bring this balance, I’m appointing a new chair of the California water board, Joaquin Esquivel.” Joaquin Esquivel, 36, of … Continue reading THIS JUST IN … Governor Newsom designates Joaquin Esquivel as Chair of the State Water Board; appoints Laurel Firestone from the Community Water Center to the Board