Newsom Unveils Plan to Capture More Water Amid California’s Above-Average Snowpack

Standing atop a snowy summit south of Lake Tahoe alongside state water officials, Gov. Gavin Newsom on April 2 unveiled an updated water plan, detailing guidelines for capturing and storing stormwater and streamlining groundwater recharging in California.

The five-year update, mandated by the State Water Code, will enhance California’s resilience against various weather challenges.

“The water plans and strategies we’re implementing are each targeted components of our overall effort to deliver clean water to Californians by capturing, storing, and conserving more water throughout the state,” the governor said in a statement. “This plan is a critical component of that effort.”

The plan calls for upgrading pipelines to enhance integration with other systems, improving technology and strategies for information sharing, and adapting operations to address climate change.

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