The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) released their latest statewide survey this week. Among the topics contained in the survey included water, and according to the PPIC, a record high share of Californians say the supply of water is a bit problem in their part of the state, and nearly all residents say they have reduced their water use in response to the drought. 

Among the findings is that Californians today are more likely than they were a year ago to favor an $11.1 billion bond for state water projects – 60 percent of adults and 50 percent of likely voters say they would vote yes.  Last March, 44 percent of adults and 42 percent of likely voters said they would vote yes.  Today, when those who oppose the bond are asked how they would vote if the amount were lower, support rises (69 percent of adults, 59 percent of likely voters).  A slim majority of adults (52 percent) and 44 percent of likely voters say it is very important that voters pass the bond.

The Legislature is currently considering a number of bills to replace the $11 billion water bond currently on the November 2014 ballot.  The bond will remain on the ballot unless the Legislature acts to remove or modify it by the June 26, 2014 deadline.

The complete survey can be viewed on the PPIC website, accessed here.  Contact survey@ppic.org with any questions about the survey.