EnvironmentCalif. Department Of Water Resources Gives Green Light To Twin Tunnels ProjectJuly 21, 2017 | Randol WhiteCalifornia's plan to build a pair of massive tunnels to move Sacramento River water past the Delta and into the state's water distribution system, reached a milestone Friday.
EnvironmentFeds Say Delta Tunnels Won't Push Fish To ExtinctionJune 26, 2017 | Amy QuintonTwo federal wildlife agencies gave a green light to Governor Jerry Brown’s plan to re-engineer California’s water delivery system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentObama Administration Wants Progress On California Water TunnelsJanuary 4, 2017 | Amy QuintonThe Obama administration is pushing for progress on a California water project before it leaves office.
California CountsProposition 53 Aims To Give Voters Say On Big ProjectsOctober 14, 2016 | Amy QuintonSupporters of Proposition 53 say California taxpayers have a right to weigh in on large public works projects. Opponents say the measure is a move to stop the state’s largest water project from moving forward —and has huge unintended consequences. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy: Delta Tunnel Plan Would Require Federal FundingSeptember 14, 2016 | Amy QuintonA previously unreleased economic analysis shows the federal government would need to pay for nearly a third of cost of a plan to build two tunnels to carry water across the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentJudge's Ruling Could Delay California's Water Tunnel ProjectJune 28, 2016(AP) - A Northern California judge's ruling could delay construction of two large tunnels to more easily move water from the state's central valley to the parched south.
State GovernmentCritics of Calif. Revenue Bond Initiative Warn Of Unintended ConsequencesMarch 2, 2016 | Ben BradfordOpponents of a ballot initiative that would allow California voters a voice on the Brown Administration’s Delta Tunnels project say it could have unintended consequences. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Regulators Consider Delta Tunnels PlanJanuary 28, 2016A plan to build two 35-mile long water tunnels is now in the hands of state regulators. The tunnels would carry water from northern California to central and southern California.
State GovernmentInitiative That Would Require Vote On Delta Tunnels Makes 2016 BallotNovember 2, 2015 | Ben BradfordThe Secretary of State’s office announced Monday that a constitutional initiative proposed by a wealthy Stockton-area farmer has qualified for the 2016 ballot.
State GovernmentOpponents Expect 30,000 Comments Against Delta Tunnel PlanOctober 29, 2015 | Ben BradfordThe public comment period ends this week for California’s controversial Delta Bay Tunnels project. It’s the last chance for opponents of the measure to formally register their opposition. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
