Major California water plan faces ‘huge mess’ as deadline looms

The Sacramento River is seen in 2019 in Clarksburg (Yolo County). An updated plan to restore the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta while allowing water agencies to take needed supplies has sparked fierce debate.

Major California water plan faces ‘huge mess’ as deadline looms

TL;DR

  • An updated plan for the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta has been released.
  • The plan seeks to restore the Delta while enabling water agencies to access necessary supplies.
  • This dual objective has generated significant and fierce debate.