The Delta Tunnel: Still Not a 21st Century Water Strategy. The state is now making a third attempt since 2008 to build a massive, multi-billion, ratepayer-funded Delta Conveyance Project (a.k.a. Delta Tunnel) to supposedly “modernize” water transport infrastructure in the … Continue reading
By Jonas Minton, Special to The Sacramento Bee February 5, 2019 Despite many high priority issues on his plate, one of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first tests will be how he deals with California’s water challenges and opportunities. Unfortunately, in the … Continue reading
From Mavens Notebook, Sept. 10, 2018: Food & Water Watch and Center for Food Safety served a lawsuit today to challenge the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s approval of $11 billion to fund the twin Delta Tunnels. The groups … Continue reading
By Susan Shelley | Los Angeles Daily News Published August 29, 2018 at 11:26 am On Thursday, August 30, at 8:00 a.m., an obscure committee in Sacramento will hold an informational hearing that will commit you, your children and your grandchildren to … Continue reading
9.8.17: The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation failed to reveal significant funding for the Twin Tunnels. The Office of the Inspector General for the Interior Department stated that, “…USBR did not disclose the full cost of its participation in the BDCP, … Continue reading
SACRAMENTO, Calif.— A coalition of conservation groups today sued the California Department of Water Resources (“DWR”) over its approval of the controversial Delta tunnels project. The lawsuit was filed in Sacramento Superior Court by AquAlliance, California Sportfishing Protection Alliance, California … Continue reading
DWR Gets Another Failing Grade Chico, CA: AquAlliance and a coalition filed a lawsuit in state court against the Department of Water Resources (DWR)) over their Environmental Impact Report’s (EIR) inadequate disclosure, avoidance of impacts, analysis, and mitigation for the … Continue reading
May 15, 2017 — Gov. Jerry Brown is never more convincing than when he is blasting President Donald Trump for his failure to make policy decisions based on the best science available. It’s too bad the governor doesn’t see the hypocrisy … Continue reading
AP NewsBreak By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press August 12, 2016, 3:02 am ET SAN FRANCISCO — Critics and a state lawmaker say they want more explanations on who’s paying for a proposed $16 billion water project backed by Gov. Jerry Brown, … Continue reading
Faulty Delta Stewardship Council Plan and EIR Stopped 6.23.16: We won! The Delta Stewardship Council’s poorly-crafted Plan to reduce reliance on water exports from the Delta, provide a reliable supply of water, and protect and enhance water quality from the Delta failed … Continue reading
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