Opinion: Dams, a key part of state infrastructure, must be kept safe
We applaud Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature for taking bold action last year to fund climate resilience and related water infrastructure in the fiscal year 2021-’22 state budget. In light of the current budget surplus, funding for climate resilience and water infrastructure should remain a key priority for investment in California. Dedicating a small fraction of the state’s budget surplus dollars for safety and climate resilience projects at existing dams in the state budget would be a prudent step for the governor and Legislature.
-Written by Dave Eggerton, executive director of the Association of California Water Agencies; and Michael Quigley, executive director of the California Alliance for Jobs.Related article: