A $5.1 Billion Drought Response Package
In a statement, Newsom called on Californians to step up their efforts to save water. The governor has also announced a $5.1 billion immediate and long-term infrastructure and drought response package on Monday, which includes $1.3 billion for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, $500 million for land repurposing to support growers, and $300 million in drought relief and urban management grants for small community water systems.
“Shoring up our water resilience, especially in small and disadvantaged communities, is imperative to safeguarding the future of our state in the face of devastating climate change impacts that are intensifying drought conditions and threatening our communities, the economy and the environment,” Newsom said when he announced the proposal.
The governor is asking the state legislature, which is controlled by Democrats, to pass his package. Lawmakers have until June 15 to pass a spending plan.
