Issues
The California Latino Water Coalition, as its name implies, is all about water. Here are some of the key issues in which the Coalition is involved and working hard to better the lives of Latinos and all other Californians:
LONG TERM
- Water Supply Infrastructure Bond. The Coalition was not only involved deeply in framing the $11.2 billion bond measure that will be on the November ballot, its members support the proposal as the best chance California will have to address its long-term water supply and infrastructure needs that are so vital to a rapidly growing population. The Coalition backs all aspects of this vital measure, including water supply reliability (including conveyance), storage (above and below ground), Delta infrastructure and “fixes”, drought relief, conservation and watershed protection, water re-use, and many local and regional projects.
INTERMEDIATE TERM
- Intertie pipeline/pumpback facility linking Delta-Mendota Canal and California Aqueduct.
- Two Gates Demonstration Project, to potentially increase Delta water export pumping and improve scientific knowledge on which to base future decision making.
- Biological factors, including hatchery development of Delta smelt and other mitigation projects.
SHORT TERM
- Government streamlining of water transfers and exchanges review and approval.
- Easing the place of use process to permit greater movement of water.
- Continued legal challenges of biological opinions and Delta pumping restrictions.
- Legislation (temporary relief measures).
- Public involvement.
