"Some of the most important and often overlooked natural resources the state has are the verdant high elevation wetlands we call mountain meadows. These meadows lie at the headwaters of the rivers that flow out of the Sierra Nevada, Cascade and Klamath mountains, supplying the majority of water we rely on for agriculture and drinking, and supporting diverse ecosystems from the Sierra to the sea, from Yreka to San Diego."
"In addition to the highest GDP of any state, we have a proven track record as the country's climate and environmental leader. Since voters recently approved Proposition 4, we can be proud that California will deepen its commitment to large-scale action to address the state's water, wildfire and climate challenges. The $10 billion bond measure will flow to environmental projects large and small, including $1.2 billion for land conservation and habitat restoration, which will benefit communities and wildlife around the state."
Sierra Nevada meadows host diverse birds, frogs, fish, and plants and support intense biological activity. California approved a $10 billion bond (Proposition 4) to address water, wildfire, and climate challenges, including $1.2 billion for land conservation and habitat restoration. High-elevation mountain meadows lie at the headwaters of the Sierra, Cascade, and Klamath rivers, supplying the majority of water used for agriculture and drinking and supporting ecosystems statewide. Meadows improve water quality, increase storage by soaking snowmelt and slowly releasing it through dry summer months. Mountain meadows sequester carbon at rates comparable to tropical rainforests and provide habitat for numerous species, including some threatened with extinction.
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