Farm Water News: News articles and links from May 8, 2013

BAY DELTA CONSERVATION PLAN

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From Central Valley Business Times - Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Coalition response...BDCP is part of a larger effort to improve California water management including the bay delta plan, and when completed will work in conjunction with other local and regional efforts. BDCP does not replace water management practices such as conservation, recycling and other water-saving techniques throughout the state. These efforts should continue but most individuals involved in the water industry recognize that these practices will not fulfill the need for a reliable water supply or restore the Delta ecosystem.

The suggestion of building more reservoirs is a good but fruitless idea if improved conveyance through the Delta is not achieved. The proposed BDCP tunnels will provide the conveyance that is needed for successful storage projects in the future.

MEETINGS

Coalition exhibit booth at ACWA to debut 'Farm State' video

If you are attending the ACWA Conference in Sacramento this week be sure to stop by the CFWC exhibit booth and pick up a free coffee mug, some Smokehouse almonds and the latest information on farm water issues.

BAY DELTA CONSERVATION PLAN

Draft BDCP environmental review documents to be released online Friday

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From ACWA - Tuesday, May 7, 2013

WATER SUPPLY

Water worries intensify as dry year turns drier

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From Ag Alert - Wednesday, May 8, 2013

From Sierra Sun Times - Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Spring storm is too little, too late

TV news

From KTXL 40 - Wednesday, May 8, 2013