SB 599
Atmospheric rivers: research: forecasting methods: experimental tools.
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Bill overview
This bill directs the California Department of Water Resources to incorporate experimental forecasting tools, specifically seasonal and subseasonal atmospheric river forecasts, into its research and operations. It aims to improve predictions of atmospheric rivers and their impacts on water supply, flooding, and wildfire debris flows. The bill recognizes the increasing intensity and frequency of atmospheric rivers due to climate change and seeks to bolster California’s resilience through enhanced forecasting capabilities and reservoir management.
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