RAFAEL MALDONADO/NEWS-PRESS PHOTOS Lake Cachuma, seen here with its Bradbury Dam, is a key source of water in Santa Barbara County. On Friday, U.S. Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla introduced legislation to fund alternative water sources such as groundwater recharge, stormwater capture and reuse, and water recycling projects.

Senators Propose More Money for Water Sources

Jul 28, 2021 at 1:10pm

Dave Mason

While California deals with its drought, U.S. Sens. Alex Padilla and Dianne Feinstein are seeking more money for water sources.

The California Democrats on Friday introduced legislation to boost funding for the Environmental Protection Agency’s pilot program for grants for alternative water sources.

According to Sen. Padilla’s office, the funding would help to promote groundwater recharge, stormwater capture and reuse, and water recycling projects.

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