'We have reached an urgent moment to protect our natural resources and safeguard against environmental crises.'
upgrade infrastructure to withstand a changing climate, and invest in clean energy for a sustainable future. This will ensure that our state is a safe and healthy place to live for generations to come. It is imperative for all of us to vote “yes” on Prop 1.
Investing now in projects that will mitigate environmental disasters down the road will save the state billions. Conservation projects have a great return on investment – for every dollar spent, 7 dollars are returned to the local economy. A We have reached an urgent moment to protect our natural resources and safeguard against environmental crises. Much of our drinking water infrastructure is over 100 years old and past its useful life. We havehighest in the United States. Our water systems desperately need an update. And as storms that were thought to be once-in-a-lifetime flood our streets regularly, and summer heat waves hit record highs year after year, we must act to withstand the next lethal challenge climate change presents.