The Human Resources Department DWR today announced $46 million in grants for nine community-based drought relief projects in six counties through the Urban Community Drought Relief Grant program.
The $46 million in financial assistance will provide critical support to implement drought relief projects and build long-term resilience to severe weather in communities across the state, and help advance efforts outlined in Governor Newsom's strategy to adapt California's water supply for a wet, dry future.
While recent storms improved conditions and helped fill many of the state's reservoirs to average or above average levels, the state has seen a return to dry conditions in the past few months, and much of California continues to experience severe flooding.