Politics & Government
Despite Recent Parade Of Storms, California Unveils Drought Resiliency Task Force
State water leaders are making moves to prepare for the inevitable dry season soon to come despite the recent storms.
January 24, 2023
Though the recent barrage of winter storms has certainly improved California's drought conditions, state water leaders are making moves to prepare for the inevitable dry season soon to come.
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On Friday, the California Department of Water Resources kickstarted a partnership between state agencies, local governments, scientists and community members in a new task force, called the Drought Resilience Interagency and Partners Collaborative.
The DRIP group was created in part by the 2021 Senate Bill 552, which requires state agencies to take a proactive stance on drought preparedness, especially for smaller rural communities most vulnerable to droughts.
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