“I commend the governor on his thoughtful approach in deciding the future of water conveyance in California. In response to Governor Newsom’s decision to halt the California WaterFix project, Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-09) issued the following statement: Salmon fishermen and women look forward to working with the governor’s team on ways forward that share the state’s precious water in ways that work better for everyone.” GGSA was party to a lawsuit challenging the twin tunnels and that suit may have played into the governor’s decision to call for a reset. We’re more hopeful that California’s incredible salmon runs, natural resources, and environment might have a better chance to heal. As a result, we’re more hopeful for the future of the salmon runs we rely on to feed our families and keep our communities whole. “We are grateful to Governor Newsom and his team for the steps taken today. Maurice Hall, Associate VP, Ecosystems – Waterįrom John McManus at the Golden Gate Salmon Association: Pausing to take a fresh look at what the best answer is for California’s communities, farms and the environment is a smart move at this time.” Improved conveyance – if designed, operated and governed the right way – is almost certainly part of the solution.
“It’s critical that we address water supply and environmental needs in the Delta. Senator Dodd serves as co-chair of the Legislative Delta Caucus and represents large swaths of the Delta in Yolo, Sacramento, Contra Costa, and Solano counties.įrom Maurice Hall at the Environmental Defense Fund: I look forward to partnering with the governor on measures that will benefit the Delta and the entire state, such as strengthening levees, restoring ecosystem habitat, improving water quality and efficiency, and increasing recharge and storage.” By closing this chapter on the euphemistically named WaterFix, I believe we can move to a thoughtful, collaborative approach that meets our water needs while safeguarding the environmental and economic vitality of the Delta. “I applaud Governor Newsom and the Department of Water Resources for formally withdrawing the permit applications for the twin tunnel project, which was fatally flawed. Senator Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement regarding the announcement today by the Department of Water Resources that it is officially rescinding permit applications for the WaterFix: We look forward to partnering with the Governor and his Administration to enhance our statewide water supply, and protect California’s natural resources and the Delta, including its communities and way of life.” Together, these integrated actions will help make California’s water supply more sustainable and climate resilient.Īny statewide water solution or through-Delta conveyance should be grounded in the best available science and must meet the Delta Reform Act’s co-equal goals of water supply reliability and protecting, restoring, and enhancing the Delta ecosystem while protecting and enhancing the unique cultural, recreational, nature resource, and agricultural values of the Delta. The DCC advocates for a suite of solutions, including water use efficiency measures, ground water recharge, upgrades to existing key water delivery systems and infrastructure, levee restoration, and additional above and below ground storage. We applaud the Governor’s announcement of his California Water Resilience Portfolio, which incorporates many of the DCC’s long-advocated water solutions.
The DCC recently met with Governor Newsom and we were pleased with his sincere desire to address California’s water supply and flood control challenges without harming Delta communities in the process. “We thank Governor Newsom for rejecting WaterFix and appreciate his direction to include a wide range of stakeholders, including Delta counties, as his Administration contemplates options to improve the state’s water delivery system. In response to the California Department of Natural Resources’ announcement to withdraw proposed permits for the California WaterFix twin tunnel project and begin a new planning and review process for a smaller single tunnel that will move water north to south through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, Sacramento County Supervisor Don Nottoli, chair of the Delta Counties Coalition (DCC), made the following statement on behalf of the Counties of Contra Costa, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano and Yolo:
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