Published in Last Word
California voters approved a $7.5 billion water bond initiative in the recent election that includes $2.7 billion for water storage projects, $800 million for dealing with groundwater pollution, and $725 million for water recycling and desalination projects.
ACEC/California will be working with both the state legislature and administration to ensure that the monies are appropriated suitably.
Despite the high level of funding, supporters caution that the state still has a long way to go in dealing with its water supply issues.
“This bond funding is just a down payment toward fixing our state's serious water problems, and we commend the Governor, the legislature and the voters of California for taking this great step,” said ACEC/California Executive Director Brad Diede.
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