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Thursday’s top of the scroll: Senator Steinberg: Water package isn’t perfect, but it’s much better than status quo

Posted by: Maven on September 10, 2009 at 8:42 am

From the Sacramento Bee, this commentary by Senator Darrell Steinberg:

“As the President Pro Tem of the state Senate, and the senator for much of Sacramento County, I have multiple responsibilities to help solve the critical challenges of water in California.

The challenges – the same challenges that have existed for decades – are how to restore, not just protect, the ecosystem of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta communities, assure that any changes to the Delta are fully mitigated and ensure a reliable water supply for all Californians into the 21st century.

Reconciling my multiple duties is not a luxury – it’s essential.

The water package the Legislature will consider this week is a marked improvement for my district and the greater Sacramento region. Here’s why: …”

Read more from the Sacramento Bee by clicking here.

September 10, 2009 · Filed Under Legislation - State & Federal

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