State GovernmentSouthern California Agency Approves Brown Administration's Tunnel ProjectOctober 11, 2017Southern California's largest water supplier - Metropolitan Water District, or MWD - has voted to back the Brown administration's $17 billion project to change how the region receives water from Northern California. 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.
California, US Seek Permits For State's Giant Water TunnelsAugust 28, 2015(AP) - California and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation are seeking permits for a key part of Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed water tunnels.
State GovernmentCalifornia Plans Taking Farms For Massive Water TunnelsAugust 18, 2015(AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown's plans for massive water tunnels have yet to win approval, but a report shows California already is planning to take up to 300 farms to acquire land for the project.
California Treasurer's Office Says Twin Tunnels Could Be AffordableNovember 14, 2014 | Amy QuintonThe California Treasurer’s Office released a report that shows water users could afford to pay for Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed twin-tunnel project. The $17 billion tunnels will send water from the Delta to central and southern California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Twin-Tunnels Water Project ThreatenedMarch 14, 2014(AP) -- A state appellate court has ruled that California water officials cannot go onto private property for soil testing and other studies related to construction of two massive tunnels that would siphon water from the Sacramento River.
