TOMORROW: In Butte County, Governor Newsom to Highlight Climate and Drought Response

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By Samantha Allen

Published: April 19, 2022 | 1:07 PM GMT

Governor Gavin Newsom and Administration officials tomorrow will discuss impacts of the climate driven drought, including on hydropower production by state facilities, and the state’s response.

The Governor last week announced the expansion of the state’s Save Our Water campaign to encourage Californians to reduce water use as drought conditions worsen. Governor Newsom has invested $5.2 billion over three years to support the immediate drought response and build water resilience statewide. In March, the Governor advanced an additional $22.5 million to bolster the state’s drought response. Governor Newsom’s California Blueprint proposal includes $750 million in additional drought funding, $250 million of which was set aside as a drought reserve to be allocated in the spring, based on conditions and need.

In 2020, Governor Newsom released a final version of the Water Resilience Portfolio, the Administration’s blueprint for equipping California to cope with more extreme droughts and floods, rising temperatures, declining fish populations, over-reliance on groundwater and other challenges. The Administration released a progress report in January 2022.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at approximately 10:00 a.m. The event will not be livestreamed.

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About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.