Association of California Water Agencies Executive Director Dave Eggerton recently issued a statement in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proclamation for the expansion of the drought emergency and proposal to invest $5.1 billion over four years for drought infrastructure, preparedness and response, in addition to proposing $1 billion to address customer water debt stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
“ACWA appreciates the governor’s targeted and strategic approach to expanding the emergency drought proclamation in California and his strong commitment to increased investment in water infrastructure, drought response and improved climate resilience,” reads the statement. “The extended drought emergency covers areas of the
News Briefs: California Water Agencies Praise Governor's Drought Proposal
Also in this week's sewer and water news, a popular private ski resort near Big Sky, Montana, could soon be the first in the state to recycle wastewater and turn it into fresh snow for ski runs
May 26, 2021
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