State officials recently approved the first draft of a policy aimed at guiding the state's efforts on creating and maintaining a more reliable water supply, the restoration of important species and habitat and amore sustainably-managed water system.
The Action Plan was a joint effort between the California Environmental Protection Agency, the California Department of Food and Agriculture and the California Natural Resources Agency.
Governor Jerry Brown directed agencies in May 2013 to identify ways to address sustainable water management over the next five years, according to the latest edition of Glendora Report.
In the draft, officials cited climate change, drought and population growth as some of the key reasons for the plan.
While acknowledging that the plan won't address all concerns, it reportedly will put the state on a better path.
“This is an important dialog needing to occur,” Glendora City Manager Chris Jeffers said in a recent edition of Glendora Report. “The loss of the water due to an earthquake or continuing drought impacting wildlife in the area would be devastating on our economy that may be even worse than the Great Recession.”
To see a public review draft, click the link.
