Water conservation is key in expanded California drought declaration
Despite a wet week so far all signs are pointing to yet another year of drought, and the governor is putting more effort behind his water conservation agenda. … Bolstering conservation efforts, the proclamation enables the State Water Resources Control Board to ban wasteful water practices, including the use of potable water for washing sidewalks and driveways. The governor issued an executive order in July calling on Californians to voluntarily reduce water use by 15% compared to 2020 to protect water reserves and complement local conservation mandates.