Delta Defenders

Candidates agree — controversial and costly #DeltaTunnel is not the right water plan for California’s future. latimes.com/california/sto… @latimes

@SavetheDeltaNow @SoCalWaterComm Been there, done that.

@SoCalWaterComm Hmmm... that is nice but here's what it looks like from up here in the Delta where all you seem to care about is taking the water.

“𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀” From city halls to water agencies, real progress starts when we work together. Southern California Water Coalition connects federal, state, regional, and local leaders—along with water professionals and community voices—to shape the future of California’s most essential resource.

‘Dead on arrival:’ State Sen. Cabaldon, Delta Caucus draw ‘red line’ on fast-tracking Delta tunnel project capradio.org/208345

Looks like Governor's power play is not working. Thank you CA Legislature, for keeping tunnel mischief out of State Budget. @SenMcNerney @AsmLoriDWilson @Cabaldon4CA @RhodesiaRansom @ilike_mike @RobertRivas_CA and others! #NoDeltaTunnel sbud.senate.ca.gov/system/files/2…

Our latest Lookout video looks at the geography of Chinook Salmon and steelhead trout in California's Central Valley, with a focus on Spring Run Salmon on Butte Creek, near Chico. We talk about obstacles the fish face in returning to much of their historic habitats, and about work which has been done to prevent their extinction. We also talk about why we are building a large sculpture of Butte Creek Spring Run Chinook Salmon. buff.ly/41qYywD

Our close-knit community plays a central role in our nation’s safety, security, and prosperity. Let’s continue to work for the future of weather, water, and climate services and ensure that we remain a force for good in the lives of those we serve. nwas.org/nwa-statement-…

No thanks, Mr. Governor. Please help Save the Delta from this terrible Boondoggle, and protect our farms, wildlife and and people. #Cawx

no thank you but we will buy twitter for $9.74 billion if you want

We did the math: On Trump's order, two Central Valley dams released at least 2 billion gallons of water. It didn't help farms or Los Angeles. latimes.com/environment/st… @ByIanJames @jvgarrison

Water managers do post mortem on Tulare Lake dump and wonder if authorities know how badly they "effed up." sjvwater.org/water-managers…

#SMH Trump’s emergency water order responsible for water dump from Tulare County lakes Tulare County water managers were perplexed and frustrated, noting both physical and legal barriers that make it virtually impossible for Tulare County river water to be used for southern California fires. For now, water managers are capturing flows in recharge basins, Eric Limas, General Manager for the Lower Tule River and Pixley irrigation districts, wrote in a text. “I have no idea if this is the new norm for operations or not. I certainly hope not.” tinyurl.com/yy8tbypv by @LoisHenry via @SJVWater

Controversial #DeltaTunnel water rights on the rocks @CA_DWR #CAwx

@Sammy_Roth @Weather_West It’s insane. He ordered release at 5500 cu ft until a lot of Republican panic calls got it to release at 1500 cu ft. The release he ordered is not only wasteful and not needed by farmers, but there’s no way for that water to get anywhere near LA.

As we end the week, I wanted to share some really good local reporting on how President Trump's water actions in California are being received by locals... THREAD ⬇️

In normal California units is about 16,000 acre-feet, enough to irrigate about 3,000 acres. Alas, this water would have been released to serve these same acres later, in the season when useful for the irrigation season. No relevance for fires. See: sjvwater.org/decision-to-du…

Water Wars 2025

State continues to fail in its efforts to finance Tunnel boondoggle. Let’s go for cheaper water supply solutions that won’t destroy the Delta in 2025! #CAwx

No thanks, no one here wants your tunnel. #CAwx

It's the Christmas Season - and the battle to stop Governor @GavinNewsom's salmon-killing #DeltaTunnel continues! #cawater #nodeltatunnel #salmon #deltasmelt @SaveCaliSalmon @SavetheDeltaNow @SaveHoodCA @goldenstsalmon @WaterEdFdn @MavensNotebook elkgrovedailynews.com/the-battle-to-…

Really, a "priority"? Cuz Tunnel EIR identifies 5 Significant and Unavoidable impacts on Cultural Resources. And would further imperil salmon runs and other fish by diverting freshwater from #Sacramento River. cadwr.app.box.com/s/viirli4p3bu3… (pdf pp. 61-62) #NoDeltaTunnel #CAwx