Water issue hinges on California's future projects
The article outlines how the Tracy pumping plant and Delta Mendota Canal have excess winter capacity that could supply water to Mendota and relieve the Southern San Joaquin Valley. It proposes building the San Luis Reservoir near Los Banos with a pumping unit and canal to Kern County, plus a joint state federal plan for immediate dam and canal construction.
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Kern County Water Concept Aims At Federal State Cooperation
Acknowledges San Joaquin Valley water leaders and the Water Association of Kern County for data and support. Describes a Kern County concept to harmonize federal and state water programs, referencing shared use of the San Luis Reservoir and Delta Mendota canal pumping units. Calls for timely state leadership to avert regional water crisis and secure resources for Southern San Joaquin.
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Valley Water Leaders To Meet In Visalia
Kings County water district leaders urge unity to solve overdraft and secure new supplies. The Feather River Project Association hosts a February Visalia meeting to discuss California Water Plan implementation and Delta Pool cost allocation with regional irrigation officials.
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Water deliveries shift focus to Shafter-Wasco district
Valley residents watch Shafter-Wasco as first Central Valley Project water deliveries arrive in spring. Joseph Sales of the Shafter Chamber of Commerce notes high land values, sinking groundwater, and the need to balance pumping with ditch water use while evaluating costs against imported water.
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