A recent decision by the Tom Howard, Executive Director of the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), will limit water deliveries for San Joaquin Valley farm irrigation.
On Wednesday, February 18th at 9 AM in Sacramento, the SWRCB will hold a Hearing. In order to bring attention to this devastating decision, your attendance is needed. California Latino Water Coalition has coordinated bus transportation to this event from various points in the Valley to Sacramento with arrival for the 9 AM meeting.
Please review the flyer below and contact one of the names listed below if you would like to attend. If you’d like more detailed information regarding this decision, a thorough read can be found HERE at California Farm Water Coalition’s recent blog about reversing this staff decision to deny limited water supply deliveries.
Bus Transportation will be available from the Valley. For information and to make a reservation for your seat on the bus, please call:
In Fresno – Nisei Farmers League (559) 251-8468
In Firebaugh and Los Banos – Janie Fleming (559) 217-6478 or Leti Alfaro (209) 587-6049
In Mendota – Mayor Robert Silva (559) 630-0861
In Kings County – Supervisor Richard Valle (559) 362-4664
In Delano – Mario Santoyo (559) 779-0701
In Orange Cove – June Bracamontes, City of Orange Cove (559) 626-4288 or Fergus Morrissey, Orange Cove Irrigation District (559) 280-7282.
Gayle Holman
Public Affairs Rep
Westlands Water District
(559) 241-6233 (office)