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Water policy should be comprehensive, says editorial

Posted by: Maven on March 10, 2010 at 6:19 am

From the Visalia Times-Delta:

“Sacramento lawmakers are preparing to take action to prevent water transfers from agriculture users to urban users. A bill in the Legislature would prevent sale of water from an ag user to an urban user for a contract that lasts more than 10 years. It is a stopgap measure at best, but at least it sends the message that water rights ought to be retained by ag interests where that is applicable.

Better would be a comprehensive state water policy that addresses all issues related to water, including transfers. California and its citizens recognize the importance of water to our state and region. Voters have passed bonds for water conservation and development. The Legislature has proposed and approved any number of measure that deal with water. Plans for water projects and strategies continue to circulate.

It’s about time the state combine them all into a comprehensive policy. … “

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March 10, 2010 · Filed Under Legislation - State & Federal

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