Date Issued: Jan. 20, 2025
Executive Summary
This executive order directs the secretary of commerce and secretary of the interior to resume previous Trump Administration efforts to redirect water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to Central and Southern California. It prioritizes the urgent need for reliable water supplies and improved vegetation management. This order aims to allow rainwater in Northern California and water flowing from northern snow melt to be more beneficial in the Central Valley and Southern California.
Policy Actions
- The secretary of commerce and secretary of the interior shall resume efforts from the previous Trump Administration to increase water diversion from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to other regions of California, aiming to enhance the water supply for areas in need.
- Within 90 days, the secretary of commerce and secretary of the interior must review progress made and issue a status report with recommendations regarding future implementation to the president.
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