What was the amount approved by voters for Proposition 50 in 2002?

Voters approved Proposition 50 in 2002 to authorize the state to sell bonds, raising an amount of $3.44 billion specifically for water-related projects. This funding was aimed at enhancing the state's water supply, improving water quality, and investing in ecosystem restoration. The bond measure reflected the growing concerns about California's water supply and the need for comprehensive infrastructure improvements to secure water resources for both urban and agricultural use, especially given the state's periodic droughts and water scarcity challenges. This amount was significant enough to support various initiatives, including the construction of water storage facilities and the enhancement of existing systems, thereby addressing both short-term and long-term water management strategies in California.