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Water boards need environmental justice members, say lawmakers

06/01/22 8:23 AM By Brad Hooker
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The Legislature is advancing bills to ensure environmental justice has a seat at the state water board and that the agency is better prepared for drought.
KEYWORDS California water CEQA exemptions ensuring safe and affordable drinking water for vulnerable communities environmental justice for socially disadvantaged communities Louie Brown preparing for drought in California Robert Rivas Uriel Saldivar
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Brad Hooker
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