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Legislators introduce five different bonds addressing water needs

Posted by: Maven on March 18, 2009 at 8:11 am

From the California Farm Bureau Federation:

A stack of bonds aimed at fixing California’s over-taxed water storage and delivery system is under consideration by state lawmakers. No fewer than five bond proposals aimed at addressing water infrastructure needs have been introduced, each with a price tag of about $10 billion to $15 billion. One or more of the new bond proposals could be placed before voters at a future statewide election.

Farm Bureau continues to analyze each of the bond packages, said Danny Merkley, California Farm Bureau Federation director of water resources. He said Farm Bureau wants to assure that water bond proposals include “a real increase in surface water storage; continuous appropriation of funding for projects; restoration of the delta ecosystem that considers issues facing delta agriculture; protection of water rights, particularly for water rights in areas of origin; and improved conveyance.”

Merkley added that Farm Bureau also wants to ensure that any water bond package is well-considered and not rushed onto the ballot. “Our concern is that any additional bonds be used to finance a well-conceived, comprehensive water strategy for the state,” he said, “that does not lead to unintended consequences that harm California’s ability to grow its own, healthful food and farm products.”

Read more about the proposed legislation by clicking here.

March 18, 2009 · Filed Under Agriculture, Legislation - State & Federal

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