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The Santa Clara Valley Water District Tuesday welcomed California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's call to act now to resolve the state's water crisis (http://www.valleywater.org/delta/) delivers almost half of Santa Clara County's water supply and is key to the future of the Silicon Valley's economy, environment and its quality of life.

"We applaud the Governor for understanding the urgency to pass water bonds in this legislative session," said Director Kamei.

The water district board of directors has supported Governor Schwarzenegger's comprehensive Water Infrastructure Plan that includes $1 billion toward fixing the Delta. The district also supports proposals that would combine backbone investments in the statewide water system, including investments in surface and groundwater storage and Delta sustainability, with local supply reliability investments.

The quest to find both long term and immediate solutions to the water supply and environmental problems confronting the Delta is now at a critical juncture, with major policy recommendations expected to be made in the coming months.

The water district uses the water imported through the Delta to supply treated drinking water to the county's 1.7 million residents, to recharge the groundwater basins, to prevent land subsidence and saltwater intrusion, and to help create and preserve local habitat for threatened or endangered species of fish.

Failure of the Delta to deliver water would have catastrophic impacts on the county. The water district is committed to finding solutions to preserve the Delta ecosystem, while ensuring a secure, high-quality water supply for now and the future generations.

The Santa Clara Valley Water District manages wholesale drinking water resources and provides stewardship for the county's five watersheds, including 10 reservoirs, more than 800 miles of streams and groundwater basins. The water district also provides flood protection throughout Santa Clara County.

Contact:

Susan Siravo

Office:    (408) 265-2607, ext. 2290

Mobile: (408)     398-0754

Meenakshi Ganjoo    

Office: (408) 265-2607, ext. 2295        

Mobile: (408) 205-3064

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