Commentary: Californians Deserve a Reliable Water Supply
From U-T San Diego, in a commentary by state Sens. Mimi Walters and Lou Correa:
“In December 2012, the pumps that send water from Northern California to Southern California were throttled back yet again in order to protect the Delta Smelt and comply with the regulations in the Endangered Species Act. Unfortunately, that month was also the only wet month that California has enjoyed over the last year. Indeed, the first half of 2013 reportedly has been the driest stretch in state history. …
“The Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) is critical to providing Southern California with a more consistent and reliable annual water flow.”