Funding California Water Canal Repairs: Increased Drought Resilience.
This Act aims to restore the full carrying capacity of critical water canals in California damaged by ground subsidence. Citizens can expect greater reliability in water supply, which is crucial given increasingly severe droughts. These changes are also intended to aid groundwater recharge and ensure stable water deliveries to disadvantaged communities.
Key points
Financial assistance for repair projects: Federal funds will be allocated for repairing the Friant-Kern Canal, Delta-Mendota Canal, and parts of the California Aqueduct, all damaged by land subsidence.
Improved water security: The goal is to increase water delivery capacity, which is vital for agriculture, cities, and enhancing drought resilience.
Cost-sharing requirement: The federal share of project costs will not exceed 33%; the remainder must be covered by state or local partners.
Construction limitations: Funds cannot be used to build new surface storage or enlarge existing reservoirs, except for temporary capacity increases intended to mitigate future subsidence.
Status:
Expired
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