From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Bay Area can’t afford to lose Delta water fight Coalition response…The Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) remains the best choice for creating water supply reliability for 25 million Californians and almost […]
BDCP never meant to restore Delta to original settings
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Jerry Meral’s comments disqualify him as Delta steward Coalition response…As stated in the BDCP Planning Agreement, its objective is to “Allow for projects to proceed that restore and protect water supply, […]
Claims of 50% diversions of Sacramento River unfounded
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. The other Jerry is the real problem on Delta solution Coalition response…The diversion of water that flows through the Delta has never amounted to 50% of Sacramento River flows and will […]
Importance of levees remain
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Aging levees need our full attention Coalition response…The stability of levees throughout California’s water system is important. That importance is heightened when one considers the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and the role […]
BDCP remains best option for Delta ecosystem and water supply reliability
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. State’s refusal to use sound science continues to delay the Bay Delta Conservation Plan Coalition response…The BDCP represents the best opportunity to improve both the ecosystem in the Delta, restoring more […]
Coalition joins in recognition of WEF’s Project WET
The California Farm Water Coalition is joining with Kronick, Moskovitz, Tidemann & Girard to recognize the Water Education Foundation’s Project WET at a special reception on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. The reception takes place during the ACWA 2013 Spring Conference in Sacramento. CFWC Executive Director Mike Wade encouraged members of the water supplier community to […]
California as farm state needs reliable water supply
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Delta plan doesn’t sit well locally Coalition response…The concern the water users in the Delta have is one that other water users in California can relate to – water shortages for […]
‘boiling pot of water’ a poor comparision
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Water sale just the beginning? Coalition response…Voluntary water transfers add flexibility to California’s water system and provide benefits to both the buyer and the seller. Its important to understand that transfers like […]
Water users to pay for BDCP tunnels
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Report: Flooding as part of Bay Delta Conservation Plan could ruin Yolo Bypass rice crop Coalition response…A clarification is needed to this story regarding who is paying for parts of the […]
Meral defends existing water rights
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Governor’s tunnel plan could take Humboldt County’s Trinity water, impact salmon Coalition’s response…Jerry Meral, Deputy Resources Secretary, has specifically stated in public meetings that existing water rights will be protected under […]