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"California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger toured the San Luis Reservoir in Merced County on Monday to highlight the state's water crisis and called on the Legislature to take action.
Schwarzenegger introduced a $5.9 billion comprehensive water plan in January, and he wants to invest $4.5 billion to develop more surface and groundwater storage. The storage will protect communities against flooding and capture water from storms and snowmelt run-off for future use by cities, farmers and businesses.
The plan also calls for $1 billion toward restoration of the Delta, including development of a new conveyance system, $250 million to support restoration projects and $200 million for conservation grants.
Drought conditions and a nine-day shutdown of the state's water project pumps in the Delta have resulted in the reservoir being filled to just 25 percent of capacity.
"We need a modern, comprehensive approach to addressing our growing water needs that includes more storage, new conveyance and better conservation," Schwarzenegger said in a statement.
Because of drought conditions, water districts are asking people to cut their usage by 10 percent.
Sonoma and Santa Cruz counties have two districts that have begun mandatory rationing.
Last month, drought conditions prompted Schwarzenegger to proclaim a State of Emergency in Kings County"
Schwarzenegger introduced a $5.9 billion comprehensive water plan in January, and he wants to invest $4.5 billion to develop more surface and groundwater storage. The storage will protect communities against flooding and capture water from storms and snowmelt run-off for future use by cities, farmers and businesses.
The plan also calls for $1 billion toward restoration of the Delta, including development of a new conveyance system, $250 million to support restoration projects and $200 million for conservation grants.
Drought conditions and a nine-day shutdown of the state's water project pumps in the Delta have resulted in the reservoir being filled to just 25 percent of capacity.
"We need a modern, comprehensive approach to addressing our growing water needs that includes more storage, new conveyance and better conservation," Schwarzenegger said in a statement.
Because of drought conditions, water districts are asking people to cut their usage by 10 percent.
Sonoma and Santa Cruz counties have two districts that have begun mandatory rationing.
Last month, drought conditions prompted Schwarzenegger to proclaim a State of Emergency in Kings County"