WATER SUPPLY
Story
From Patterson Irrigator - Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013
Coalition response...This reporter does a good job in explaining the causes for the low
allocation number for CVP water users. We've had dry years before that have
resulted in low allocations but the loss of nearly 800,000 acre-feet of water
because of dubious efforts to protect fish is unbelievable.
Water stored in federal
reservoirs (Trinity, Shasta, Folsom and San Luis) totaled 7.3 million acre-feet
on Feb. 26, 2013. In 1977, the driest year on record, that total was only 3.3
maf. The initial water allocation in 1977 was 25%, the same as this year; yet
the amount of water in storage this year is more than double the 1977 number.
Federal regulations that have
taken nearly 800,000 acre-feet of water away from farms, families and
businesses need to be changed if California is to avoid a disaster in future
years.
BAY DELTA CONSERVATION PLAN
(This editorial was previously
printed in the Fresno Bee.)
Editorial
From Merced Sun-Star - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
From Modesto Bee - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
Coalition response...The latest comparison from the Bay Delta Conservation Plan regarding the
two tunnels versus alternatives reveals that as many as 137,000 full-time
equivalent jobs would be created with the twin tunnels (http://baydeltaconservationplan.com/Home.aspx).
The capacity for these tunnels would be 9,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). A
previous study noted that a single tunnel with a capacity of only 3,000 cfs
would create 70,000 jobs and 130,000 jobs from a larger 15,000 cfs set of
tunnels.
While some individuals and groups suggest that a 3,000 cfs
tunnel would save money, it does not accomplish the goals set forth by the
Legislature. Natural Resources Secretary John Laird has stated, "A tunnel
this size, which would move much less water than is currently permitted, is not
adequate to protect California from a disaster."
Years of study and
research by scientists have gone into the effort to reach a solution for Delta
ecosystem restoration and a reliable water supply, the goals set forth by the
Legislature. These studies are available at the above referenced website.
"Frank and fair public discussions" will benefit our state's water
future but those involved must be committed to leave their agendas aside for
the betterment of all California.
WATER SUPPLY
Story
From Porterville Recorder - Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013
Story
From Imperial Valley Press - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
BAY DELTA CONSERVATION PLAN
Opinion
By Karla Nemeth
From California Majority Report - Wednesday, Feb. 27,
2013
COURTS
Story
From Marysville Appeal-Democrat - Wednesday, Feb. 27,
2013
