From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Opponents: State Delta tunnels plan analysis full of holes Coalition response…Biologists, engineers, water policy experts and water industry officials at all levels have worked for seven years in the development of […]
Study identifies $84 billion boost to State’s economy
Study identifies $84 billion boost to State’s economy (The following is a statement by Mike Wade, California Farm Water Coalition Executive Director, in response to a comprehensive economic study released today by the California Natural Resources Agency regarding the Bay Delta Conservation Plan.) “Nearly every individual living in California will benefit from the implementation of […]
The Bay Delta Conservation Plan is a good deal for California
The Bay Delta Conservation Plan is a good deal for California The Governor’s plan to fix California’s aging water system and improve the movement of water across the Delta will produce huge economic benefits for the state. That’s the conclusion of a comprehensive new Statewide Economic Impact Report released today by the Brown Administration. Authored […]
Repayment of facilities costs hinge on water delivery volume
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Powerful water district backs tunnel plan Coalition response…Another way of looking at this issue would be that farmers are battling to regain the water supply that they lost when it was […]
Political rhetoric does not help water discussion
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: State needs more water, not just improved sharing Coalition response…In 2009 the California Legislature directed water officials to create a reliable water supply and restore the ecosystem of the Delta. […]
Public water agencies comment on planned water release
On July 31, 2013 the San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority and Westlands Water District issued a letter to express significant concerns over the planned supplemental release of Trinity Reservoir water to the lower Klamath River in August and September 2013. The following is a summary of the comment topics covered in the letter. The full […]
Transfer water results in food production for consumers
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 transfer from small reservoir in Butte County raises big concerns from environmental groups Coalition response…This transfer of water to farmers south of the Delta will be used to help them […]
Water deliveries for next year still subject to 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. West Side Badly Hurting Coalition response…The water supply system in California is working in the manner it was designed by storing water for later use. But government regulations interrupted delivery operations […]
Outside-the-box thinking points to right track for action
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Letter: Push for aqueduct Coalition response…While some may think this idea of building a canal from other states to California is ridiculous, at least the letter-writer is attempting to solve a […]
Release of Trinity River water outside of ROD guidelines
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Decision on water release due Editorial: Trinity releases right for salmon, costly for people (The following comment is posted to the above articles.) Coalition response…The proposed release of water down the […]