Delta’s winter surge undercuts rationale for big diversion of Sierra water around it
Story
From Contra Costa Times – Thursday, May 19, 2011
Coalition response...This rationale put forth by opponents of a canal/tunnel in the Delta is overlooking a key need of San Joaquin Valley farmers---timing. Despite an anticipation of high Sierra runoff through the Delta, farmers were told not to expect anything close to normal in their contracted deliveries and it wasn’t until April 25 that projected deliveries were increased to only 80%. This announcement was too late for most farmers who were already into their planting seasons. A canal/tunnel would help remedy the lateness of announced water deliveries and allow a more efficient use of available water supply.
We also agree with Sunne McPeak that new water storage is necessary to preserve California’s water future, although it should not be a condition tied to improved conveyance around the Delta. California voters need to thoughtfully consider the importance of approving a water bond ballot that is slated for the 2012 November ballot. This bond provides a step forward in securing the new water storage facilities that California needs.
Solutions to Water Supply Woes Surface in the West
Report
From Miller-McCune – Friday, May 20, 2011
Coalition response...Flood irrigation is an easy target for those individuals who do not understand why farmers employ the practice nor the benefits that result from it. Soil conditions, regional location, climate, crop and market return determine why a farmer uses flood irrigation. Just as important is the benefit that flood irrigation provides to groundwater recharge. Even Gleick acknowledged at a recent Delta Stewardship Council meeting that flood irrigation provides a benefit to other water users, such as rural communities who rely on groundwater resources for their domestic water supply.
PEOPLE
Kings County ag titan Jack Stone dies at 93
Story
From Hanford Sentinel – Thursday, May 19, 2011
Water community has lost 2 faithful contributors
Blog
By Mark Grossi
From Fresno Bee – Thursday, May 19, 2011
Fourth-grader wins 2nd in state farm water poster contest
Story
From Bakersfield Californian – Wednesday, May 18, 2011
DELTA
Oakley’s Big Break delta map first of its kind
Story
From Contra Costa Times – Wednesday, May 18, 2011
LEVEES
Flood drill is reminder: Fix the levees
Editorial
From Visalia Times-Delta – Tuesday, may 17, 2011
WATER FEES
DWR Chief warns of possible watermaster service fee increase
Story
From Siskiyou Daily News – Thursday, May 19, 2011
CONGRESS
We knew John Krautkraemer, and Nunes bill is no Delta Accord
Blog
By Cynthia Koehler
From Environmental Defense Fund – Thursday May 19, 2011
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