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Are Municipalities Required To Have A State-approved Drought Mitigation Plan? |
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Answer» No, currently there is no statutory REQUIREMENT that any entity have a State-approved Drought Mitigation Plan. However, the CWCB strongly recommends that water providers and state and local governmental entities develop a plan. Drought mitigation planning is critical to preserving essential public services and minimizing the adverse effects of a water supply emergency on public health and safety, economic activity, ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES and INDIVIDUAL LIFESTYLES. No, currently there is no statutory requirement that any entity have a State-approved Drought Mitigation Plan. However, the CWCB strongly recommends that water providers and state and local governmental entities develop a plan. Drought mitigation planning is critical to preserving essential public services and minimizing the adverse effects of a water supply emergency on public health and safety, economic activity, environmental resources and individual lifestyles. |
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