From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Getting soaked by Delta water plan Coalition response…Claiming that water users south of the Delta do not care what happens in the Delta region is a fact less statement that only […]
Governor’s proposal remains right choice
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Can governor broker a water peace treaty?Sacramento BeeMerced Sun-Star Coalition response…Much time and research has gone into finding solutions to a water infrastructure problem that threatens California’s future. Disagreement does not […]
‘New’ proposal fails to provide solution to broken water supply system
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. A better idea, and billions cheaper Coalition response…This is not a new proposal. It has been part of the project review documented all the way back to last March and can […]
Voluntary cooperation helps solve local problems
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Sinking land makes Valley levees unreliable Coalition response…The reporter does a good job in presenting the ongoing efforts of farmers and water districts voluntarily working together to solve their problems relating […]
Time to listen to scientists on helping fish
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Modesto, Turlock irrigation districts in talks over La Grange dam; more water for salmon Coalition response…Some federal agencies have been calling for years for more water as the only way to […]
Fish numbers prove cutting water deliveries doesn’t work
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Setting it straight Blog Coalition response…Claiming that “Last year’s pumping curtailments were not intended specifically to help smelt.” is indeed splitting hairs. The fact that both smelt and salmon numbers are […]
Fish need more water is not the answer
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. California water war heats up Coalition response…According to the National Marine Fisheries Service, ocean conditions, poor water quality and predation are significant causes for the decline of Delta fish species. This […]
Upgrading water system important to California’s future
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. California water system upgrade overdue Coalition response…This article clearly explains the importance of upgrading a statewide water system that is in jeopardy. Many people may not recognize their reliance on water […]
Local/Statewide benefits flow from Shasta Dam
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. There are alternatives to a bigger damAnother water grab by Southern California Coalition response…Governments, including schools, have benefited from Shasta Dam in the form of taxes it has generated to the […]
JFK had the right idea
From News Line, a daily compilation of farm water news distributed to CFWC members and others upon request. To receive News Line, click here. Delta plan threatens water rights, supplies Coalition response…Opposition to planned water system upgrades and ecosystem improvements in the Delta puts the water supply for more than 25 million Californians at risk. […]