We are in a Drought State of Emergency

We are in a Drought State of Emergency

2013 closed as the driest year in recorded history for many areas of California, and the severe drought is continuing this year. On January 17, Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. declared a "drought state of emergency" and directed state officials to take all necessary actions in response. On April 25, Governor Brown asked all Californians to redouble their efforts to conserve water and to get water to farmers more quickly, ensure that people have safe drinking water, protect vulnerable wildlife species and prepare for an extreme fire season (something we are now witnessing).

Though we cannot revert the detrimental effects caused by this major drought, we can play our part in conservation. Governor Brown encouraged all California citizens to cut back their household water-use to 20%. Some ways that you can do this: 

 Visit saveourh20.org for water-saving tips!