2022 Governor's State of the State speeches: on Environment

Chris Sununu: $150M to address PFAS contamination in our water systems

We made investments to address PFAS contamination in our water systems. PFAS is one of the biggest Environmental Concerns this state has ever faced and with the leadership and help of Senator Chuck Morse, we allocated $150M to fund water infrastructure projects to ensure when you turn on your faucet--you know the water in your cup is safe to drink. Source: 2022 State of the State Address to New Hampshire legislature Feb 17, 2022

Gavin Newsom: Invest more in fighting wildfires, tackling historic drought

Fighting Wildfires: The Blueprint provides $648 million to support firefighters, and more helicopters and dozers, along with an additional $1.2 billion--building on last year's $1.5 billion investment--to step-up forest management.

Tackling the Drought: On top of last year's $5.2 billion water package, the Blueprint makes an additional $750 million investment for immediate drought response to aid residents, farmers, and wildlife as California continues to grapple with a historic drought.

Source: 2022 State of the State Address to California legislature Feb 10, 2022

Jay Inslee: As the future of salmon goes so goes the future of our state

As the future of salmon goes, so goes the future of our state. Our region's salmon are threatened by climate change, pollution and habitat loss. My budget would put $187 million toward salmon recovery. We must restore the green corridors along rivers and streams known as riparian habitat, which keeps the water clean and cool. Our legislation sets a unique blueprint for each river and stream habitat to conserve and restore these critical lands. Our salmon cannot wait. They need action, this day. Source: 2022 State of the State Address to Washington legislature Jan 11, 2022

Doug Ducey: $1 billion for desalination, securing Arizona's water future

With resources available in our budget, a relationship with Mexico that we've built and strengthened over the last seven years, and the need clear--what better place to invest more? Instead of just talking about desalination--the technology that made Israel the world's water superpower--how about we pave the way to make it actually happen? So we propose that we make a historic investment: $1 billion. Our goal: Secure Arizona's water future for the next 100 years. Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Arizona legislature Jan 10, 2022

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