California Science on The Water Policy

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California Science on The Water Policy

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Joshua Epps and Jason Mensonides fish along the Tuolumne River in Modesto, Calif., on Thursday, March 23, 2018. TID issued an advisory saying people might expect to see the river double in volume Friday. Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com

California water policy should rely on California science

Despite having well over a year to adequately address thousands of public comments from our region, the State Water Resources Control Board has ignored the value of water to our community and doubled down on its proposal to mandate 40 percent of unimpaired flows along the Tuolumne River.

State Board Chairwoman Felicia Marcus astounded our communities when she stated that “efforts are underway to design voluntary agreements” (How to move past water wars, save the Delta, Page 7A, July 12). The Modesto Irrigation District and Turlock Irrigation District have sat with the state at the negotiating table for more than a year offering science-based, balanced solutions. Yet, none of these discussions and proposed solutions are reflected in the state’s revised proposal. The Board’s recent action further proves that its mind was made up a long time ago and any claim of negotiating in good faith is a charade.

The timing from the State Board couldn’t be worse. MID and TID are in the process of relicensing the Don Pedro Project – a reservoir, dam and powerhouse crucial to the region. The threat to this asset cannot be overstated as it generates clean energy, offers vast recreation opportunities, and is a vital component to a healthy ecosystem. Most importantly, it provides a reliable water supply for both agricultural and urban customers across the Northern San Joaquin Valley.

Read it all: https://www.modbee.com/opinion/article215311635.html
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This is written by the president of the Modesto Irrigation District Board of Directors.
How much can we trust what he says?
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Re: California Science on The Water Policy

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mark poulson wrote:This is written by the president of the Modesto Irrigation District Board of Directors.
How much can we trust what he says?
We have the usual cast of sleazy characters doing everything possible to build the Tunnels and divert the Sacramento River to So-Cal. We have ag interests wanting to take more flow from the Tuolomne ( Pedro), Stanislaus (Melones) & Merced (McClure), all of which feed the San Joaquin..... to provide more water for central valley almonds. By the time it is all said and done, the Delta will be a puddle.
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