water

On August 30, the Legislature passed AB 460 (Bauer-Kahan), which increases fines for illegally violating water diversion curtailment orders. Under AB 460, these fines would finally reach the level needed to deter violations, protecting downstream users and the environment. This bill targets only those who breach existing laws. To prepare for the worst impacts of climate change, California needs the ability to enforce our water management laws and deter violations that hurt all users on the system. Read more »