THIS JUST IN … Gov. Newsom: California must get past differences on water. Voluntary agreements are the path forward

Commentary written by Governor Newsom, posted at Cal Matters:

Water is the lifeblood of our state. It sustains communities, wildlife and our economy—all of which make California the envy of the world.

Reliably securing this vital and limited resource into the future remains a challenge, especially with a warming and changing climate.

For more than a year, my Administration has worked to find a comprehensive solution for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay Delta—a path to immediately improve the health of these waterways, create certainty for the 35 million Californians who depend on these water sources, and maintain the economic vitality of the Central Valley.

Historically, disputes over water, or what some call “water wars,” have pitted stakeholders against one another: urban vs. rural; agriculture vs. conservation; North vs. South.

Today, my administration is proposing a path forward, one that will move past the old water binaries and set us up for a secure and prosperous water future. … “

Continue reading at Cal Matters here: Gov. Newsom: California must get past differences on water. Voluntary agreements are the path forward

VOLUNTARY AGREEMENTS: Looking for more information? Here it is.

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