San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency supports bill to repair levees in the delta

Democratic state Senator Jerry McNerney introduced SB 872 that would direct $300 million annually in greenhouse gas reduction fund (GGRF) dollars to levee repairs in the delta and to shore up SWP's canals to prevent interruptions in essential water deliveries. 

"Historically, California's water wars have pitted North against South, the environment versus agriculture," McNerney said. "SB 872 is a commonsense solution that brings traditional adversaries together to support vital water projects that will protect California's water and the delta, while also benefitting the entire state."

It's a bill backed by Suen and the San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency, who signed a letter of support, Restore the Delta, and the State Water Contractors. 

"We're really grateful for Senator McNerney, bringing this forward," Suen said. "He's been a champion for the delta in San Joaquin County, in flood protection, and also protecting water supply. And so, this bill is a great piece in the sense that it brings traditional adversaries together for all one common goal, and that is to protect levees, which will help protect life and safety, but also, specifically, levees that will protect our water supply system."

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