President Trump has issued a memo directing the secretaries of Commerce and Interior to develop a new plan within 90 days to increase water deliveries from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to Southern California cities and farms. This move aims to overturn the Biden administration's plan, which prioritizes environmental protection for endangered fish.
An aerial view of the California Aqueduct, which is part of the State Water Project. President Trump wants to overhaul Delta deliveries to cities and farms.If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less.
Trump apparently is asking his agencies to override the latest version, years in the making, that the Biden administration, with the support of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration,As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House on Jan. 20, public radio partners in the California Newsroom want to hear from you about what this means for your community.
The Biden-Newsom plan is supported by urban water districts and many Central Valley agriculture groups, including the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the State Water Contractors and the Sacramento River Settlement Contractors, which represents farmers.— representing a large San Joaquin Valley farming region in parts of Kings and Fresno counties — welcomed the president’s message.
Restore the Delta, an environmental group based in Stockton, challenged Trump’s assertion that river water that completes its seaward journey is a wasted resource. Instead, the group said, it “sustains the largest estuary on the West Coast — a vital resource for California’s economy, recreational and commercial fishing industries, Delta farmers, local businesses and millions of residents who depend on clean, safe water.
Although Trump claimed in a Jan. 8 social media post that Delta regulations had affected firefighters’ ability to battle the devastating Palisades Fire, local officials“California’s reservoirs are at or above average including in Southern California where facilities have enough water to meet demands including firefighting efforts,” said Nemeth of the state water resources department.
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