For Immediate Release:June 25, 2024 Contacts:Alexandra Nagy, alexandra@sunstonestrategies.org Leela Yadav, leela@sunstonestrategies.org The report findings point to far greater economic and social costs of the state water project than what is outlined by the Department of Water Resources Stockton, CA – A newly published report challenges the financial feasibility of the Delta Conveyance Project (DCP) as outlined by the Benefit Cost Analysis...Read More
Restore the Delta note: This press release was sent out originally by the Delta Counties Coalition. Congratulations to them on their fine work! For Immediate Release:June 20, 2024 Contacts:Thomas Keelingtkeeling@freemanfirm.com(209) 474-1818 or (209)-598-8424 Osha Meserveosha@semlawyers.com(916) 425-9914 Roger Moorerbm@landwater.com(510) 918-3119 Sacramento, Calif. — Today, the Sacramento County Superior Court enjoined geotechnical investigations that the California Department of Water Resources...Read More
For Immediate Release:June 13, 2024 Contact:Alexandra Nagy, alexandra@sunstonestrategies.org, 818-633-0865 Los Angeles, Calif. — Today, the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) went into closed session to determine potential disciplinary action and possible firing of General Manager Adel Hagekhalil after allegations of misconduct surfaced publicly. The MWD Board heard over an hour of public comments praising GM Hagekhalil for his efforts...Read More
On June 11th at the Big Break Visitor Center in Oakley, the first Just Transitions in the Delta workshop is occurring! Surrounding the themes of drought, salinity, and sea level rise, these workshops aim for collaborative envisioning for the future on adaptation strategies that can be used to address these concerns alongside Delta community, advocates, and experts. Restore the...Read More
Restore the Delta note: This is an item of interest because we think there has to be a change in how vessels are managed for the health of the Delta. You can read the full column here. From the column:Stocktonia: Dreamers who bring geriatric ships to Stockton’s Delta are often so enamored by what a vessel could...Read More
Valley Economy Blog by Dr. Jeffrey Michael takes apart the Department of Water Resources’ public relations claims “Delta Conveyance Facility (DCF) Water Is More Expensive Than Desalination, Not Less As DWR Claims.” 5/19/2024: Read Dr. Jeff Michael’s analysis of DWR’s faulty math comparisons between the Delta Conveyance Project and Southern California desal projects. From the article: Capital...Read More
By: Artie ValenciaOn April 18th, 2024, the San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency Board authorized balloting for a proposed property assessment to fund levee construction and maintenance for the Mossdale Tract Area which includes portions of South Stockton (Weston Ranch), Lathrop, Manteca, and adjacent unincorporated areas. Assessment ballots have been mailed to affected property owners....Read More
In case you missed it, several news stories of interest regarding the problematic cost-benefit for the Delta Conveyance Project analysis are listed below for you. California’s water tunnel to cost $20 billion. State officials say the benefits are worth it – AP News 5/16/24 …The analysis released Thursday notes the environmental impacts include lost agricultural land,...Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 16, 2024 Contact: Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla, Restore the Delta, 209-479-2053, Barbara@restorethedelta.org The updated $20.1 billion dollar price tag for the project does not include negative impacts to those directly affected by the project. Stockton, CA – According to Department of Water Resources (DWR) officials in a benefit-cost analysis released today, the Delta...Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 14, 2024 Contacts: Eric Buescher, Managing Attorney, San Francisco Baykeeper, 510.671.5402, eric@baykeeper.org Stephanie Safdi, Clinical Supervising Attorney, Environmental Law Clinic/Mills Legal Clinic, Stanford Law School, 513-324-1965, Ssafdi@stanford.edu Sacramento, Calif – A broad coalition of California tribes, nonprofits, environmental organizations, and commercial fishing groups have filed a protest with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), calling on...Read More
