California Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Committee Vote against Senate Bill 59

Water Infrastructure Plan

04/24/2007 -- California Governor Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee voted against Senate Bill 59, the Governor’s Water Infrastructure Plan, authored by Senator Dave Cogdill (R-Fresno):

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“Our water infrastructure plan is critically-needed to address California’s growing water needs that include storage, conveyance and conservation. With shrinking snow packs from a changing climate, above-ground water storage will be a central part of California’s water future. It is early in the legislative process and water planning is one of the most difficult and complex issues facing California. My administration will continue to utilize all available means to push for a solution that includes surface storage, allowing California to implement a water plan to endure longer drought periods and higher flood peaks.”

The Governor’s Water Infrastructure Plan includes $5.9 billion in water bonds, including $4.5 billion for increased water storage, $1 billion for Delta sustainability and $450 million for conservation and restoration.

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