The San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act (HR 1837) was introduced by California GOP Congressman Devin Nunes, and co-sponsored by GOP Congressmen Jeff Denham and Kevin McCarthy. This bill is bad for northern California’s ground water, farms, cities, reservoirs, fish wildlife and rivers. Northern California politicians, regardless of party affiliation, should oppose this bill.
AquAlliance and a broad coalition of environmental, tribal,and fishing groups sent a strong letter of opposition to the U.S. House of Representative’s committee hearing the bill (below). The next action will take place in mid-July. Listen to the hearings held on June 2nd and 13th by using the links below.
Coalition Opposition Letter
House Water & Power Subcommittee, June 2, 2011
House Water & Power Subcommittee, June 13, 2011
AquAlliance's opinion on HR 1837 in the Chico News and Review
Opinion: Herger Gets it Right (Chico News and Review)
Butte County Opposes HR 1837