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California lawmakers preparing $644 million drought relief bill
2014-02-05 03:24:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: California's senate leader is preparing a $644 million emergency drought relief bill designed to quickly fund shovel-ready projects to combat the state's severe water shortage, according to a draft of the bill. The wide-ranging effort would fast-track water supply projects, speed up funding for expanded use of recycled water and stormwater capture projects, and better monitor and manage groundwater resources. California is facing its worst drought in decades. State officials have said it is...
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