From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Fish Wrap: Sacramento River project would endanger local fisheries Coalition response…It is understandable that fishermen are concerned about the possible effects the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) may have on fish […]
Constructing Sites Reservoir, expanding Shasta Dam would help salmon
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Drought conditions threaten Sacramento River salmon Coalition response…The solution to providing sufficient water for fish migration while continuing to meet the water supply needs of Northern California and the rest of […]
Why California needs BDCP
“The Bay Delta Conservation Plan sets out a comprehensive conservation strategy for the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta (Delta) designed to restore and protect ecosystem health, water supply and water quality within a stable regulatory framework. The BDCP reflects the outcome of a multiyear collaboration between public water agencies, state and federal fish and wildlife agencies, nongovernment organizations, […]
Facts needed to discuss water issues
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 lacks sense Coalition response…Water in California has generated differing viewpoints throughout our state’s history, all the way back to the Gold Rush. Today’s discussion focuses on a proposal to […]
Water rights protected
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Manteca leaders: Twin tunnels put water in jeopardy Coalition response…The concern expressed by Manteca city leaders regarding their water supply is similar to questions raised by others. BDCP officials have repeatedly […]
RTD’s math provides $172/AF water through 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. Gov. Brown’s Bay Delta Conservation Plan Costs $54.1 Billion: Simple Math – It’s Not Worth It Coalition response…Restore the Delta’s “Simple Math” attempt at quantifying the costs of the Bay Delta […]
BDCP protects existing water rights holders
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Tri-Valley letters: Twin tunnels water proposal would be disaster Coalition response…The two tunnels will not divert 50% of the water that moves through the Delta as claimed by the letter writer. […]
Going back to 1850 before Delta was drained is not an option
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: Gov. Brown’s tunnels project would destroy the Delta Coalition response…Cindy Manduffie is concerned about the health of the Delta’s aquatic ecosystems and rightfully so. The Delta is broken. It doesn’t […]
Cropping patterns dependent on market conditions
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. How does agriculture fit into Colorado River water talks? Coalition response…California farmers who grow food using Colorado River water provide a significant portion of the nation’s fresh fruits and vegetables during […]
Environmental regulations, not judges, causing delivery disruptions
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Who Will Pay for Jerry Brown’s Father Complex? Coalition response…A clarification is needed to this story—Judges have not “routinely shut down the pumps.” Instead, it has been biological opinions written by […]