Proposition 3 is Good for Northern California

Doug Teeter, RCRC Water & Natural Resources Chair (Butte)

The Rural County Representatives of California, of which Butte County is a member, supports Proposition 3, the Water Supply and Water Quality Act of 2018, on the November ballot.  This citizens’ initiative provides us a unique opportunity to invest in projects that serve California rural communities, including Northern California. The Initiative provides funding for a variety of purposes, including forest and watershed improvements ($300 million), Sustainable Groundwater Management Act implementation ($640 million), flood plan implementation ($150 million) and agricultural land protection.  Read More…