Summary
California is starting a new water management plan called the California Water Plan 2028. The plan sets a goal to manage nine million acre-feet of water by 2040, adapting to climate changes that cause extreme weather, like droughts and heavy rainfall.
Key Facts
- California is implementing the California Water Plan 2028 for better water management.
- The plan is designed to handle climate-driven weather changes, including droughts and floods.
- The California Department of Water Resources oversees the plan's execution.
- By 2040, the plan aims to manage nine million acre-feet of water, which is a unit used to measure large water volumes.
- The plan involves expanding water storage, groundwater recharge, and nature-based solutions.
- Senate Bill 72 is linked to the plan, requiring improvements in water data collection and planning.
- The first public meeting for the plan is scheduled for April with an advisory committee involved.
