Bill > AB1367

This bill requires the California Department of Water Resources to update the California Water Plan, a comprehensive strategy for managing the state's water resources that is updated every five years, to explicitly state that water storage (such as reservoirs, groundwater banking, and other methods of capturing and holding water for future use) is the preferred approach for addressing future water needs. The bill specifically mandates that the plan highlight water storage as the primary method for meeting increasing water demands from urban communities, agricultural sectors, and environmental purposes. By adding this provision to the Water Code, the legislation aims to prioritize water storage infrastructure and strategies as a key solution to California's ongoing water resource challenges, which are particularly critical given the state's recurring drought conditions and growing water needs.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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