PRESS RELEASE: Governor Newsom Touts Importance of Delta Conveyance Project as “Foundational, Critical” Component of State Water Plan to Build Resilience Against Extreme Weather Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Delta Conveyance ProjectPolicy and regulation April 4, 2024From the Californians for Water Security: In a press release yesterday, Governor Newsom released the state’s updated Water Plan detailing...
THIS JUST IN … Governor Newsom Launches California’s Salmon Strategy for a Hotter, Drier Future Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Fish and wildlifePlanning and management January 30, 2024From the Office of the Governor: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced new actions and efforts already underway that California is...
THIS JUST IN … Governor Newsom Streamlines Sites Reservoir Project Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Policy and regulation November 6, 2023Press release from the Office of the Governor: Today, Governor Gavin Newsom took action to accelerate the Sites Reservoir project, utilizing...
THIS JUST IN … Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Prepare for the Next Wet Season Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Policy and regulation August 4, 2023From the Office of the Governor: In anticipation of another possible wet season with record rain and snowfall, Governor Gavin...
THIS JUST IN … Governor Newsom Eases Drought Restrictions Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Policy and regulation March 24, 2023From the Office of the Governor: Climate change has made California’s dry and wet spells more extreme and unpredictable –...
THIS JUST IN … Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Use Floodwater to Recharge and Store Groundwater Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Groundwater News March 10, 2023From the Office of the Governor: Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to enable local water agencies and other...
THIS JUST IN …Governor Newsom Signs Order to Build Water Resilience Amid Climate-Driven Extreme Weather Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Groundwater News February 13, 2023From the Office of the Governor: Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order to protect the state’s water supplies...
THIS JUST IN … Governor Newsom releases 2023-24 state budget proposal; Here’s what is proposed for water and climate spending Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Policy and regulation January 10, 2023Governor Gavin Newsom today introduced his 2023-24 state budget proposal. Funding for water resilience and drought is included under the...
THIS JUST IN … With California expected to lose 10% of its water within 20 years, Newsom calls for urgent action Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Climate changePolicy and regulation August 11, 2022With California expected to lose 10% of its water within 20 years, Newsom calls for urgent action “With California enduring...
THIS JUST IN …As Western Drought Worsens, Governor Newsom Moves to Bolster Regional Conservation Efforts Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Policy and regulation March 28, 2022Executive order calls on local water suppliers to activate drought contingency plans Governor orders Water Board to consider ban on watering of...
THIS JUST IN … Governor Newsom Expands Drought Emergency Statewide, Urges Californians to Redouble Water Conservation Efforts Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Policy and regulation October 19, 2021From the Office of the Governor: Following the second driest year on record and with near record low storage in...
THIS JUST IN … Governor Newsom Signs Climate Action Bills, Outlines Historic $15 Billion Package to Tackle the Climate Crisis and Protect Vulnerable Communities Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Climate changePolicy and regulation September 23, 2021The largest climate package in state history, Governor Newsom highlights over $15 billion in funding to tackle wildfire and drought...
THIS JUST IN … As drought conditions intensify, Governor Newsom issues Executive Order, calling on Californians to take simple actions to conserve water Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Policy and regulation July 8, 2021Voluntary 15 percent reduction in water use urged to preserve available supplies, protect water reserves Press release from the Office...
THIS JUST IN … Governor Newsom Announces $5.1 Billion Package for Water Infrastructure and Drought Response as Part of $100 Billion California Comeback Plan Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Policy and regulation May 10, 2021Package includes billions for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, with a focus on small and disadvantaged communities From the Office of...
THIS JUST IN … Governor Newsom Expands Drought Emergency to Klamath River, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and Tulare Lake Watershed Counties Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Policy and regulation May 10, 202141 counties now under drought state of emergency to protect communities and the environment, representing 30 percent of the state’s population...
