Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development California State Director Maria Gallegos Herrera announced USDA is investing nearly $2 million in projects that will help foster and protect clean water supplies for rural Californians. “Access to clean and reliable water systems is essential for the health and well-being of all communities, and in rural California, USDA regularly invests in these systems to protect the health of our residents and advance rural prosperity,” said Gallegos Herrera. “I’ve seen the need firsthand as I’ve witnessed Californians work hard to recover after disaster, and I am so pleased to be able to support this recovery, and work with our partner Self-Help Enterprises to advance clean water in more rural areas.”