For Immediate Release: 2/24/17
Contact:
Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla, 209-479-2053, barbara@restorethedelta.org
Stockton – RE: Jerry Brown wants to spend nearly $450 million on flood control following dam emergency
Restore the Delta, executive director, Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla responded:
“We agree with Governor Brown about the need to spend for flood control improvements. $450 million in expenditures is a start. What remains to be seen is if he will promote smart expenditures that will augment water supply, while protecting the environment and environmental justice communities. Or will Governor Brown continue promoting big new infrastructure projects like the Delta Tunnels that will not solve flood problems or drought challenges, and that only serve the profit motive of Big Ag and special corporate interests?
“Restore the Delta is creating a list of water projects in the weeks to come that will serve flood control and water supply demands while protecting the environment and environmental justice communities. We will share our findings with government leaders and the press. It is time for all Californians to have equity at the water planning table.”