For Immediate Release, September 15, 2017 Contacts: Bob Wright, Friends of the River, (916) 873-5258, BWright@friendsoftheriver.org Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla, Restore the Delta, (209) 479-2053, barbara@restorethedelta.org, John Buse, Center for Biological Diversity, (323) 533-4416, jbuse@biologicaldiversity.org Press Release: California Groups Challenge Legality of Proposed Bonds for Delta Tunnels Project SACRAMENTO, Calif.— A coalition of conservation groups...Read More
In case you missed it: House Representatives Request an Oversight Hearing on Delta Tunnels Our Delta Congressional Reps Jerry McNerney, Jared Huffman, Anna G. Eshoo, Doris Matsui, Mike Thompson, John Garamendi, Mark DeSaulnier and Ami Bera sent a letter to the Chair of the House Natural Resources Committee to highlight the misuse of more than $80...Read More
In case you missed it: An Open Letter to Westlands Farmers from Delta Farmers: Our wise Delta farmers of Heringer Estates Vineyards & Winery, Reamer Farms, Mello Farms, Inc., Mussi Farms, Winchester Vineyards, Amistad Ranches, and Wilson Farms & Vineyards teamed up to pen a letter to Westlands Farmers. This letter was published as an ad in the Fresno...Read More
Contact: Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla, Restore the Delta, 209-479-2053, barbara@restorethedelta.org In case you missed it: Editorial: Delta tunnel ‘WaterFix’ vote now? Santa Clara Valley should say no way The San Jose Mercury News has it right. Governor Jerry Brown is trying to force California water agencies, including Santa Clara Valley Water District, to vote on...Read More
In Case You Missed It: September 8, 2017 Contact: Nora Kovaleski, 408-806-6470, nora@kovaleskipr.com Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla, Restore the Delta, 209-479-2053, barbara@restorethedelta.org In Case You Missed It: Federal Audit Reveals State & Federal Gov. Improperly Spent $84 Million to Plan for Delta Tunnels BREAKING—The Associated Press obtained a federal audit completed by the Department of...Read More
In case you missed it: Good column today, published throughout Southern California: Will lawsuits, high costs frustrate Brown’s water tunnels plan? Thomas Elias – Pasadena Star; also appeared in the OC Register and Daily Bulletin. An opinion piece by Thomas D. Elias Elias wrote: "This project might be a pretty tough sell in Southern California once more of the public...Read More
In case you missed it: Why save the Delta? Unknown river towns fear untold devastation from Jerry Brown’s twin tunnels project – Sacramento News Review State Refuses Public Records Act Request on WaterFix Costs – Doug Obegi Can $3 per month really pay for the Delta Tunnels? – Dr. Jeff Michael WaterFix declining trend – Dr. Jeff MichaelRead More
In case you missed it: Central Basin Water Agency and Los Angeles City Council Votes to Delay Delta Tunnels Decision Yesterday, the Compton Herald reported on our progress at Central Basin Water Agency, "5-2 vote stalls decision on Delta Tunnels project, citing need for more information on local impact." “The Central Basin board recognizes...Read More
For Immediate Release: August 28, 2017 Contact: Nora Kovaleski, 408-806-6470, nora@kovaleskipr.com Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla, Restore the Delta, 209-479-2053, barbara@restorethedelta.org Press Release: Restore the Delta Outlines Risks of Delta Tunnels to LA City Council Environmental Committee Today, Restore the Delta submitted a formal letter regarding the risks of the CA WaterFix proposal to the Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Committee...Read More
