While Sacramento is aligned against him — Newsom has called a special session to “safeguard California values” and “Trump-proof” the state — the thirsty farmers of the Central Valley, who feed not only the country but their own families from the slim profits they make, tend to favor Trump’s agenda — for obvious reasons.
But then they’ve long been accustomed to getting better treatment from politicians outside the state.
California has been lately in the business of blowing up dams. So a decision to actually raise one is big news.
In a deal approved by eight water agencies as well as the federal government, the San Luis Reservoir between Gilroy and Los Banos, the fifth-largest reservoir in the state, will be raised by 10 feet. Already at 382 feet, the added height will increase storage by 130,000 acre feet. That’s roughly the amount of water that would be consumed by 650,000 people in one year.
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Trump Victory Will Lead to New Battles in California’s ‘Water Wars’
Kerry Jackson
While Sacramento is aligned against him — Newsom has called a special session to “safeguard California values” and “Trump-proof” the state — the thirsty farmers of the Central Valley, who feed not only the country but their own families from the slim profits they make, tend to favor Trump’s agenda — for obvious reasons.
But then they’ve long been accustomed to getting better treatment from politicians outside the state.
California has been lately in the business of blowing up dams. So a decision to actually raise one is big news.
In a deal approved by eight water agencies as well as the federal government, the San Luis Reservoir between Gilroy and Los Banos, the fifth-largest reservoir in the state, will be raised by 10 feet. Already at 382 feet, the added height will increase storage by 130,000 acre feet. That’s roughly the amount of water that would be consumed by 650,000 people in one year.
Read the entire GV Wire op-ed.
Nothing contained in this blog is to be construed as necessarily reflecting the views of the Pacific Research Institute or as an attempt to thwart or aid the passage of any legislation.