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Governor’s aides OK water strategy; North-south canal, conservation parts of proposal

Posted by: Aqua Blog Maven on December 17, 2008 at 9:02 am

From the San Diego Union Tribune:

A team of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s top advisers settled on a new water strategy yesterday, promoting a contentious mix of dams and a new canal to keep supplies flowing to Southern California while at the same time restoring the health of the fragile Sacramento delta.

The price tag, according to some estimates, could be between $12 billion and $24 billion over the next 15 years.

Their proposal, outlined yesterday, does not stray far from Schwarzenegger’s preferred approaches to attacking California’s water problems. Schwarzenegger is expected to lay out his priorities as part of his annual State of the State address in early January.

“We’ve been consistent. Now we’re putting the meat on the bones. Our sense is we’re on track with what he’s recommending,” said Resources Secretary Mike Chrisman, panel chairman.

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December 17, 2008 · Filed Under Delta Vision Task Force

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