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Congressman Valadao Urges Reclamation to Significantly Increase Water Allocations
WASHINGTON – Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) made a strong plea on the House Floor today, urging the Bureau of Reclamation to boost water allocations for South-of-Delta contractors. Valadao stressed the crucial role of California agriculture in the nation's food supply and the necessity of increased water allocations from Reclamation.Valadao highlighted the significance of the issue by stating, "California grows a quarter of our nation’s food, so these allocations are critical to the fate of our nation’s food supply. I urge Reclamation to significantly increase these...
Congressman Valadao Pushes for Increased Water Allocations for Central Valley Agriculture
WASHINGTON – Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) expressed dissatisfaction with the Bureau of Reclamation’s (Reclamation) updated 2024 water allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors. In response to Reclamation's announcement of a 40% allocation for South-of-Delta contractors, Congressman Valadao stated, "A 5% increase is insufficient for our family farms and downstream communities who rely on meaningful allocations to grow the food that feeds the world."Since the initial allocation announcement in February, Congressman Valadao has been advocating for...