“At the state level, there’s momentum for building the California WaterFix, (the Delta tunnels,) which will provide water for two-thirds of the state’s population while protecting the Delta’s threatened species. Our agencies and many others believe it is imperative that this project move forward. The tunnels will capture large quantities of stormwater that now flow out to the sea every winter.”

“WaterFix is the product of expert analyses dating to 2007. State and federal officials have weighed and collected input on thousands of ideas for boosting water system reliability while restoring fish and repairing a damaged delta ecosystem. The result is a balanced approach that protects nature, preserves quality of life, and helps ensure a dependable water supply in arid Southern California.

The new tunnels would move water naturally, through gravity: no more relying on antiquated, court-restricted delta pumps that kill endangered fish.”