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 tale of two tunnels: Gov. Brown’s tainted BDCP process versus honestly solving the problem Coalition response…Elected by the people of California, the Legislature acted in 2009 to establish a reliable […]
BDCP remains best choice for water future
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 will not protect California’s water supply from earthquakes Coalition response…Department of Water Resources Director Mark Cowin wrote in the Nov. 7, 2012 Mercury News (http://www.mercurynews.com/opinion/ci_21952433/mark-cowin-levees-alone-wont-secure-californias-water) that “California has invested […]
People lose jobs from lack of science for river flow regulations
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. River debate swiftly flowing Coalition response…Too many regulations without scientific research supporting their ability to meet the intended goal are issued to control water in an attempt to benefit fish. Water board officials have […]
Predators devour 93% of migrating salmon through Delta
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Another water grab Coalition response…Jim Peck’s point about predators having a significant impact on endangered salmon is absolutely right. Recent studies indicate that 93 percent of salmon migrating from upstream spawning […]
BDCP provides ‘best option’ to water future
Release immediate BDCP provides ‘best option’ to water future California’s best option to solve its ongoing water crisis took a major step forward today with the release of the first four chapters of an Administrative Draft of the Bay Delta Conservation Plan, according to the State’s largest farm water organization. “California’s water delivery system is […]
Release of BDCP Administrative Draft is ‘milestone’ in solving water crisis
Release immediate Release of BDCP Administrative Draft is ‘milestone’ in solving water crisis “Today’s posting of the first four chapters of the Bay Delta Conservation Plan’s Second Administrative Draft marks another important milestone in California’s effort to solve the water crisis in a way that will benefit everyone who lives here,” said Dan Nelson, executive […]
NRDC’s portfolio approach does not provide secure water future
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 Bay-Delta and a new era of water solutions Coalition response…The portfolio approach championed by NRDC and a minority of other water interest groups glaringly ignores the effects the plan would […]
Twin tunnels are NOT repeat of Peripheral Canal
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Don’t be fooled by Brown’s canal proposal Coalition response…Letter-writer Jerry Cadagan fails in his attempt to compare the current Bay Delta Conservation Plan’s twin tunnels with the Peripheral Canal. The Peripheral […]
Science guides BDCP efforts
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Twin tunnels plan driven by politics Coalition response…The Bay Delta Conservation Plan and its twin tunnels proposal has been developed through the work of scientists and researchers who have worked diligently […]
‘broader water challenges’ includes water for farms 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. Bay-Delta Conservation Plan must chart new course for water system Coalition response…We have long advocated a “move beyond the heated rhetoric” to a “thoughtful discussion” in order to provide a secure […]