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Delta Flows
Weekly Highlights from Restore the Delta
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For the Week of August 17, 2009
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Greetings!
"Schwarzenegger has always had contempt for the
vulnerable..."
---Eve Ansler
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Many, Many Thanks
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Restore the Delta would like to extend a special thank
you to Senator Lois Wolk, who did an outstanding job
defending the estuary and Delta communities at
Tuesday's joint hearing on the Delta bill package
currently in the legislature.
Senator Wolk made quite clear the need for Delta
communities to be adequately represented in any new
Delta governance structures. She also asked
important questions regarding the need to establish a
scientific understanding of the Delta's freshwater
needs.
We salute Senator Wolk for her inspired defense of
the Delta.
Likewise, Restore the Delta thanks it supporters who
turned out for Monday's rally and Tuesday's hearing.
We know that many of you have taken time off work to
attend. We appreciate your support and engagement
with Delta legislation.
To learn more about Restore the Delta's participation
in these events, click on the links below to check out
media coverage.
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But There Is Still More To Be Done
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Without a doubt, Governor Schwarzenegger made it
clear publicly this week that he wants a water bond
package include a peripheral canal, regardless of the
impacts on fisheries and Delta communities. And
legislative leaders and bill authors continue to believe
that rather than standing up to the Governor, some
type of deal cutting is the way to solve the Delta's
problems. That is why public participation by the
people of the Delta is more important than ever.
Final public information hearings regarding Delta and
state water policy legislation will be held Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Thursday next week. The Joint
Policy Committee Meetings will be held at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday in room 4202 to review and
amend legislation.
Senator Wolk will be holding a Senatore Hearing at 1
p.m. on Wednesday to look at financing as it relates to
Delta issues.
Participating groups, individual, and agencies must
submit written comments by noon on Monday in order
to participate in the process for the Tuesday and
Thursday hearings. Restore the Delta staff is
preparing in depth comments for that.
Where we need help from you is with attendance. We
need our supporters to be physically present in order
to support our comments. We encourage all Restore
the Delta supporters to attend. If anyone needs help
with a ride, please call 209-479-2053. We can help
with carpool arrangements.
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Make a Donation
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Restore the Delta is working everyday through public
education and citizen activism to ensure the
restoration and future sustainability of the California
Delta. Your general contribution can help us sponsor
outreach events, enable us to educate Californians on
what makes the Delta so special, and assist us in
building a coalition that will be recognized by
government water agencies as they make water
management decisions.
Restore the Delta is a charitable 501(c)3 organization.
Donations are tax deductible.
Click on the button below to go to our secure PayPal
account.
Donate Now
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Restore the Delta is a grassroots campaign
committed
to making the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
fishable, swimmable, drinkable, and farmable to
benefit all of California. Restore the Delta - a
coalition of Delta residents, business leaders, civic
organizations, community groups, faith-based
communities, union locals, farmers, fishermen, and
environmentalists - seeks to strengthen the health of
the estuary and the well-being of Delta communities.
Restore the Delta works to improve water quality so
that fisheries and farming can thrive together again in
the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
Sincerely,
Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla
Restore the Delta
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