State Senator Jerry McNerney announced today the introduction of SB 872, legislation that would direct $300 million annually from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) toward critical levee repairs in the Delta and other subsidence repairs along State Water Project canals.
Many of the Delta’s essential levees date back to the 1800s and no longer meet the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers safety standards, leaving them vulnerable to failure. Half of the $300 million in annual funds from SB 872 will go towards levee improvement projects, including those that restore habitat.
Restore the Delta supports this important bill to protect the longterm health and vitality of the Delta and the millions of Californians who depend on it.
“Delta levees have been historically disinvested in, putting the Delta economy and its 4 million county residents at risk. We are proud to support SB 872, because it prioritizes funding for the Delta, investing in our levees in a commitment to protect our communities,” said Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla, executive director of Restore the Delta.
“We are also committed to working to protect the future health and vitality of the Delta and the tribes and communities that depend on it while remaining committed to reducing reliance on the Delta and exploring other strategies for stabilizing California’s water supply.”
You can read the full release from Senator McNerney’s office here.
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