Metropolitan Water District Statement on Water Plan Introduced by Sen. Feinstein,...

Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:33pm EDT

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Metropolitan Water District Statement on Water Plan Introduced by Sen. Feinstein, Gov. Schwarzenegger

LOS ANGELES--(Business Wire)--
Timothy F. Brick, chairman of the board of directors of the
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, issues the
following statement regarding the water plan introduced today by U.S.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger:

"Sen. Feinstein and Gov. Schwarzenegger continue to demonstrate
the necessary leadership for taking positive, cooperative steps that
address our state-wide water problems. Our record dry weather
conditions throughout the state since the spring have accentuated the
urgent need for long-term water solutions in California.

"A bipartisan approach that addresses conservation and local
resource management, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta's fragile
ecosystem and water supply improvements is essential and is a prudent
long-term investment that 36 million California residents deserve. We
strongly encourage Sen. Feinstein, Gov. Schwarzenegger and the
legislative leaders to pursue a comprehensive solution. Fortunately,
we have the right leaders with the right resolve at the right time for
some historic decisions on water."

A copy of the news release announcing the proposed water plan is
available at http://gov.ca.gov/press-release/10148/.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a
cooperative of 26 cities and water agencies serving 18 million people
in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River
and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its
members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage
and other resource-management programs.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Bob Muir, 213-217-6930; 213-324-5213, mobile