A Turning Point for California Water
The Water Renaissance accounts for water needs in Northern and Southern California and charts a new path forward for sustainable and reliable water supplies.
Our goal:
Reduce reliance on imported water and build cost-effective, resilient local supplies that protect communities, natural areas, and future generations.
Water Renaissance Plan Priorities:
1
Invest locally
Provide resilient water supplies for every Californian.
- Fund conservation and efficiency programs for low-income households
- Expand water recycling and stormwater capture
- Strengthen groundwater management
- Incorporate Tribal priorities into water policy and projects
- Address water quality issues like harmful algal blooms
2
Reduce risky imports
Use imported water as the last – not the first – resort.
- Limit expensive, unreliable import projects
- Shift away from outdated water transfer strategies
- Restore and protect vital ecosystems
- Reduce potential impacts of natural disasters on water delivery system
3
Reform policy and funding approach
Make our water system work for communities.
- Enable water bill assistance programs
- Create quality local jobs throughout the state to build and maintain our water system
- Explore new funding tools, including a statewide water bond