California Water Systems Support: Combating Subsidence and Drought.
This act aims to improve water delivery in California by funding repair projects. It will help increase resilience to droughts and improve water access for communities, including those most in need. Citizens can expect more stable water supplies and better water resource management.
Key points
Funding for Water Canal Repairs: The act allocates funds for repairing the Friant-Kern, Delta-Mendota, and California Aqueduct canals, which have suffered from ground subsidence. This is crucial for maintaining water flow.
Increased Water Supply and Drought Resilience: Infrastructure improvements aim to increase water availability, which is important given California's increasingly frequent droughts. It will also help replenish groundwater.
Collaboration and Cost-Sharing: Projects will be carried out in partnership with local water agencies, with the federal government covering up to 33% of the costs. The remainder will come from state and local partners.
Environmental Protection: All projects must comply with applicable environmental laws, including environmental policy acts and endangered species protection acts.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1179
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Process start date: 2021-04-15