Drought

What’s important to know about Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-5-23

What’s important to know about Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-5-23

On March 24, on the heels of recent California storms resulting in one of the wettest periods on record in the state, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-5-23 rolling back numerous drought-related restrictions issued during the height of the most recent drought in California, dating back to April 21, 2021.