From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. California’s water belongs to everyone Coalition response…Individuals and groups concerned with the proposal by the State Water Resources Control Board to designate higher flows in the Merced, Tuolumne and Stanislaus rivers […]
California’s water future going from bad to worse
California Farm Water CoalitionRelease immediate California’s water future going from bad to worse Today’s announced cutbacks in water deliveries from the two major water supply systems in California are “making a bad situation even worse,” according to Mike Wade, executive director of the California Farm Water Coalition. “Farmers were already looking at reduced water supplies […]
Federal regulations shatter water delivery system
San Luis & Delta Mendota Water AuthorityRelease immediate (The following is a statement by Executive Director Dan Nelson of the San Luis & Delta Mendota Water Authority regarding the federal announcement today of water delivery cutbacks.) Federal regulations shatter water delivery system “We recognize the last three months have been dry but the current system […]
Tunnels to move legally allowed amount of water
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 tunnels would be a water grab by private interests Coalition response…The project is designed to provide reliability to move water in the amount that is legally allowed by current contracts. […]
Levees only do not safeguard State’s 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. Tunnels will not protect water supply Coalition response…Department of Water Resources Director Mark Cowin stated (http://www.mercurynews.com/opinion/ci_21952433/mark-cowin-levees-alone-wont-secure-californias-water) that “California has invested to keep key sections of Delta levees strong — $300 million […]
Science disputes criticism of BDCP
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Congressman John Garamendi calls Delta plan ‘irrational, destructive and foolish’Solano County leaders speak out on Delta plan Coalition response…Rep. John Garamendi’s opinion on what the Bay Delta Conservation Plan is doesn’t […]
False claims aimed at BDCP
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Flawed water proposal will drain public dollars Coalition response…The author’s insistence that the Bay Delta Conservation Plan and its twin tunnels will “drain billions of public dollars away from schools….” is […]
Salmon plan is unproven
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Viewpoints: Should state dedicate more flows for salmon? No Coalition response…The water board has failed to demonstrate that its plan will benefit salmon. Now is not the time to embark on […]
No guarantee salmon will benefit from more water
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Viewpoints: Should state dedicate more flows for salmon? Yes Coalition response…The uncertainty of whether the water board’s proposal will benefit salmon is startling, especially when one considers the board’s action would […]
HR 934 provides compromise for river and people
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Merced River can be studied without endangering status Coalition response…HR 934 seeks to provide flexibility for a water supply system that both protects environmental resources and delivers water to a significant […]