DWR Awards Funding to Build Water Resilience for Millions of Californians

The California Department of Water Resources recently awarded $86 million in financial assistance to meet the immediate and long-term water needs for millions of Californians in communities small and large. As California experiences a climate transformation bringing hotter and drier conditions, small communities are vulnerable and long-term solutions are crucial. Of the $86 million, $44 million will provide financial assistance to small communities struggling to address drought impacts as part of the Small Community Drought Relief Program. The program was hugely successful in 2021 and this new round of funding from the Budget Act of 2022 will continue to support the