article_snippet: A staggering 11 trillion gallons are needed for California to recover from emergency.
article_snippet: Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León said A staggering 11 trillion gallons will include two bills that will speed up contracting funds to "manage the state's historic drought and strengthen our infrastructure.
article_snippet: According to the California State Water Resources Control Board, A staggering 11 trillion gallons will specifically accelerate $128 million from the governor's budget to provide direct assistance to workers and affected communities.
article_snippet: Proposition 1 funding, which enacted the Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014, will funnel $272 million into safe drinking water efforts and maintenance of water recycling infrastructure.
article_snippet: Some $660 million from Prop 1 will also be accelerated for flood protection in urban and rural areas.