Farm Bureau’s General Approach to Water

Farm Bureau Supports:

• Increased surface storage
• Protecting local water supplies and quality for the production of agricultural commodities
• Supports water conveyance improvements via “through Delta” methods
• An integrated approach to groundwater management
• Local governance on water issues
• The intertie project for the state and federal water systems
• Regional self sufficiency concepts
• Supports alternatives to be studied outside of existing BDCP proposals

Farm Bureau Opposes:

• Isolated conveyance in the Delta
• Surrendering water rights to State/Federal agencies due to habitat mitigation