$389M CalFed Water Bill Passes in House Committee

May 6, 2004

A divided House committee passed a new California water bill Wednesday that is intended to restore California's Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and ensure supplies for millions of residents.

A Senate committee approved a similar measure last week. There are significant differences between the two bills, but key lawmakers seemed confident they could be resolved. This finally puts the passage of a CalFed bill within reach after years of controversy.

CalFed is the huge state and federal program with a goal of protecting the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, restoring wetlands and rivers and building additional reservoirs. Over time, CalFed planners anticipate spending more than $10 billion.

The House Resources Committee passed the $389 million CalFed bill on a voice vote. It includes various plans for new water distribution and levee reconstruction projects, as well as measures to increase storage.

Source: The Associated Press & The Modesto Bee

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