Newsom Unveils Plan to Capture More Water Amid California’s Above-Average Snowpack

The blueprint for stormwater capture and groundwater recharging comes as rain-swollen state reservoirs are near full capacity.

Gov. Gavin Newsom with water officials at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada on April 2, 2024. Governor's Office

Standing atop a snowy summit south of Lake Tahoe alongside state water officials, Gov. Gavin Newsom on April 2 unveiled an updated water plan, detailing guidelines for capturing and storing stormwater and streamlining groundwater recharging in California.

The five-year update, mandated by the State Water Code, will enhance California’s resilience against various weather challenges.