Senator Stern Issues Statement on Governor Newsom’s Single Tunnel Announcement

CALABASAS– Senator Henry Stern, Chair of the Senate Natural Resources & Water Committee, today issued the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s single tunnel announcement:

“In 2009, we passed the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Reform Act of 2009.  Ten years later, we have made little real progress in achieving the ‘co-equal goals’ of providing a more reliable water supply for California and protecting, restoring, and enhancing the Delta ecosystem, while protecting and enhancing the Delta as an evolving place. 

I applaud the Governor for recognizing that it is time for a reset and endorse his single tunnel approach for new conveyance.  However, time is of the essence.  I encourage all parties to work constructively and diligently towards developing and constructing a conveyance project we can all support.”

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