Governor Gavin Newsom [on Nov. 21] celebrated the votes over the past week by three water agencies of the next phase of funding for the Delta Conveyance Project, while a diverse coalition of opponents blasted the project as a massive and expensive boondoggle that would hasten the extinction of Central Valley salmon, Delta smelt and other fish species and cause enormous harm to Delta and Tribal communities. The Alameda County Water District, Desert Water Agency, and Palmdale Water District all voted in favor of supporting the Delta Tunnel, according to the Governor’s Office. These follow other water agencies throughout the state that have also voted in favor of moving the next phase of the project forward.

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• Sierra Sun Times: California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office announces more water agencies in favor of Delta Conveyance Project
• Desert Water Agency press release: Desert Water Agency continues commitment to critical water supply project