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Peace in water wars is a way off, says editorial

Posted by: Maven on February 16, 2010 at 8:16 am

From the Visalia Times-Delta, this editorial:

“Developments regarding California water last week were typically volatile and confusing. They are strong evidence why solving California’s water issues will be complex and diverse.

Federal Judge Oliver Wanger first ruled that the pumps that transfer fresh water from the Bay delta into the system that feeds Central Valley water users could be turned on. Then he ruled that they would remain shut off.

Later in the week, Sen. Dianne Feinstein announced her intention to get Valley farmers as much as 40 percent of their water requests filled. West side Valley users haven’t had more than 10 percent in several years.

Feinstein had supported the so-called New Mexico fix in 2003, when an exemption from the Endangered Species Act was granted to the silvery minnow to preserve Albuquerque’s water supply.

But Feinstein had previously blocked a similar amendment to the New Mexico fix when it was proposed in 2008 by Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Visalia. … “

Read more of this editorial from the Visalia Times-Delta by clicking here.

February 16, 2010 · Filed Under General Water Issues

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