The California "Bay Delta Conservation Plan"

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edatoakrun

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How can Southern California keep getting water imports, once the Delta has been destroyed?

In a nutshell (IMO) the current system providing water supplies from the Sacramento and Trinity River Watersheds will not be viable, once the Sacramento/ San Joaquin Delta becomes a brackish inland sea, which is a when, not if question, due to sea level rise caused by global heating.

So, a new plan to tunnel under the problem, is under consideration.

Sounds a lot more altruistic in the planner's summary:

About the Problem

As one of California’s most invaluable natural resources, the Delta has been stretched to the breaking point. Its ecosystem is in steep decline, which jeopardizes the Delta’s ability to provide water supplies and support fisheries.

Over the last 150 years, the Delta has been altered by a system of manmade levees, reservoirs, and dredged waterways constructed to support farming and urban development and to provide flood protection for local towns and cities. The natural flows in the Delta also are altered by operation of the State Water Project (SWP) and Central Valley Project (CVP), which deliver water to millions of Californians. Many other factors affect species health in the Delta, including water quality issues, nonnative species, illegal fishing, and smaller, local water diversions. The Delta is also threatened by continuing land subsidence, seismic risk, and effects of climate change.

In this highly altered environment, several fish species have declined to the lowest population numbers in their recorded histories. To address this decline in fish population, federal regulators have placed limits on Delta water deliveries.

While environmental restrictions on water deliveries are meant to protect Delta fish species, they also reduce the flexibility needed to meet statewide water supply needs. Without changes to the way water currently flows through the Delta, Californians risk:
•A loss of secure and reliable drinking water supplies for millions of people
•Damage to the statewide economy, loss of jobs and loss of business
•Further degradation of precious natural resources and extinction of native species

Current conditions in the Delta are unsustainable, and action is needed to restore the Delta’s ecological environment and to secure its ability to provide water...

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If you actually want to show up and rant to their faces:

Public Open House Meetings

You are invited to attend one of the twelve public open house meetings being held throughout California in January and February 2014 to learn more about the Draft BDCP and Draft EIR/EIS, and submit comments. The meeting times and location are listed below, or you can download a PDF copy of the meeting schedule on the How to Comment fact sheet.

View Open House Meeting posterboards and display materials.

FRESNO
Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center
848 M Street, Fresno, CA 93721 WALNUT GROVE
Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Jean Harvie Community Center
14273 River Road, Walnut Grove, CA 95690
BAKERSFIELD
Thursday, January 16, 2014, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Four Points by Sheraton
5101 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309 SACRAMENTO
Thursday, January 30, 2014, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel
1230 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814
STOCKTON
Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
University Plaza Waterfront Hotel
110 W Fremont St, Stockton, CA 95202 LOS ANGELES
Tuesday, February 4, 2014, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 S Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015
SAN JOSE
Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
San Jose Marriott
301 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113 ONTARIO
Wednesday, February 5, 2014, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Ontario Convention Center
2000 E Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764
REDDING
Thursday, January 23, 2014, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Red Lion Hotel
1830 Hilltop Drive, Redding, CA, 96002 SAN DIEGO
Thursday, February 6, 2014, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
San Diego Convention Center
111 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
FAIRFIELD
Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Hilton Garden Inn
2200 Gateway Court, Fairfield, CA 94533 CLARKSBURG
Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Clarksburg Middle School
52870 Netherlands Rd, Clarksburg, CA 95612
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What a great idea, a direct train from Redding to LA to transport the water. I'm sure it will be as popular as a train from Merced to Bakersfield.
 
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