Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced $288 million in funding for drought and flood-related projects across California, with $49.5 million earmarked for water conservation and supply initiatives in Southern California. The Department of Water Resources will be providing $217 million to support drought resilience and prepare for future dry conditions, with an additional $71 million to help those impacted by local droughts.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, which services 26 public water agencies across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura counties, will receive $30 million to implement a turf replacement program. The initiative will convert an estimated 30 million square feet of non-functional turf into water-efficient landscaping, saving up to 4,500-acre feet of water yearly.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Works will also receive $10.5 million to reinforce the Santa Anita Dam and remove sediment, increasing storage capacity for downstream groundwater recharge in the Santa Ana Spreading Grounds. This project is expected to add over 2,000 acre-feet of new stormwater resources to the groundwater base annually.
During their January visit to the project site, Vice President Kamala Harris, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, and California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot witnessed the impact of record-setting winter storms.
Furthermore, the county’s Department of Water and Power will receive $4.5 million to upgrade the Dominguez Gap Seawater Intrusion Barrier to use 100% recycled water. These investments will play a vital role in mitigating the impact of droughts and floods across the region.
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