GovernorSeal. Read more about Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Support Ongoing Central Valley Flood Response

WHAT TO KNOW: Amid ongoing flood impacts in the Central Valley, the state is extending flood diversion flexibilities implemented for the Tulare Lake Basin to the San Joaquin River Basin as the latter faces increased flood risks due to snowmelt. Today’s order finetunes... Read MoreRead more about Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Support Ongoing Central Valley Flood Response

GovernorSeal. Read more about Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Support Tulare Lake Basin Flood Response

WHAT TO KNOW: As a result of the historic storms California experienced this winter and spring, the Tulare Lake Basin is facing significant flooding, which will worsen as the snowpack melts in coming months. The executive order streamlines state preparation, response... Read MoreRead more about Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Support Tulare Lake Basin Flood Response

Read more about Governor Newsom Eases Drought Restrictions

WHAT TO KNOW: Climate change has made California’s dry and wet spells more extreme and unpredictable – after the three driest years on record, recent rain and snowfall have dramatically changed conditions in many parts of the state. The state has also advanced actions... Read MoreRead more about Governor Newsom Eases Drought Restrictions

Read more about Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Use Floodwater to Recharge and Store Groundwater

WHAT TO KNOW: As storms bring rain and snow to California, Governor Newsom signed an executive order that makes it easier to capture floodwater to recharge groundwater – temporarily lifting regulations and setting clear conditions for diverting flood stage water... Read MoreRead more about Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Use Floodwater to Recharge and Store Groundwater

GovernorSeal. Read more about Governor Newsom Signs Order to Build Water Resilience Amid Climate-Driven Extreme Weather

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order to protect the state’s water supplies from the impacts of climate-driven extremes in weather. After years of prolonged drought, recent storms resulted in the wettest three-week period on record in... Read MoreRead more about Governor Newsom Signs Order to Build Water Resilience Amid Climate-Driven Extreme Weather