Twelve Democratic lawmakers have written Senator Dianne Feinstein urging her to withdraw her proposal to temporarily divert more water from the California Delta to the Central Valley for farming. The lawmakers say pumping more water south would seriously endanger salmon populations. Farmers maintain that they need the water to save jobs. We discuss the issues.
Guests:
Mike Taugher, environment reporter for the Contra Costa Times
Dick Pool, boardmember of the American Sportfishing Association
Dan Brekke, editor for KQED Radio News
Jason Peltier, chief deputy general manager of the Wetlands Water District, which serves approximately 600 family-owned farms
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