Water supply
California must boost water storage
Editorial
From Contra Costa Times - Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011
Coalition response...This editorial gets it right, almost. While the need to increase storage to offset future drought years is irrefutable, the editorial dispatches the effect of environmental regulations on water deliveries. Restrictions during the recent drought were caused by both the reduced water supply and environmental regulation. These regulations continue to impact water deliveries from the Delta. Despite the high levels of pumping this year, "3 million acre-feet of water flowed to the sea in just 10 days" as recognized by the editorial. Meanwhile, State and federal public water agencies continue to see their deliveries reduced because of ongoing environmental restrictions.
Adding more storage to our state is important, as is continued conservation. Just as important is a much needed resolution to environmental regulations that take water away from food production and 25 million Californians.
Congress
Critics blast bill to expand McClure
Story
From Merced Sun-Star - Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011
From Modesto Bee - Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011
From Fresno Bee - Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011
Denham's water storage bill passes out of committee, moves to House floor
Story
From Merced Sun-Star - Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011
Addressing water storage and conveyance problems in the Valley
Commentary
By Rep. Jeff Denham
From Aquafornia - Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011
Coalition response...The House committee made the right decision in approving legislation that will help safeguard the future water supply that is so desperately needed in our state. More storage and continued conservation will be needed in the future and the legislation answers the need for more storage. This measure also provides the flexibility in managing a valuable water supply that will benefit immediate users of Lake McClure water but also all water users throughout California.
In 1992, an amendment to the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act encroached on the FERC boundary for Lake McClure. This legislation would restore 1800 linear feet for valuable water storage for use in wet years out of the 122.5 miles of the river that is designated as wild and scenic.
PEOPLE
SCWC 27th annual meeting & dinner
Announcement
From Southern California Water Committee
WATER SUPPLY
Informational hearing set on water reliability and seismic risk
Announcement
From ACWA - Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011
Humblodt supervisors get Klamath dam update
Story
From Eureka Times-Standard - Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011
Klamath agreement implications are big for Siskiyou County
Opinion
By Curtis Knight
From Siskiyou Daily News - Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011
DELTA
Congressman McNerney leads charge against peripheral canal
Blog
By Dan Bacher
From IndyBay Media - Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011
SALTON SEA
IID's proposal is a realistic approach to saving the sea
Viewpoint
By Kevin Kelley
From Desert Sun - Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011
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