San Mateo Daily Journal
By Sierra Lopez
Two San Mateo County state leaders called attention to the county’s drying conditions, one focusing on the region’s dwindling water supply and the other highlighting growing wildfire risks.
...Like wildfire preparedness, changing climate conditions are also having a major effect on the state’s water resources, state Sen. Josh Becker, D-San Mateo, said. He held a virtual panel with field experts to highlight how businesses, government agencies and the public can work together to improve water conditions.
...Affirming his commitment to the water crisis, Becker said he plans to host an additional town hall with legislators to further discuss potential policy initiatives raised by water conservation experts.
“We need to be good stewards,” Becker said. “We can’t be tempted to settle for short-term solutions. We need to think beyond the next quarter.”