DENNIS A. CARDOZA: “I am pleased to support the passage of H.R. 2828 today. Calfed reauthorization is an issue that Congress has debated for…”

“I am pleased to support the passage of H.R. 2828 today. Calfed reauthorization is an issue that Congress has debated for years and years and today--as a result of numerous parties working together--we are making significant strides toward increasing water supply, quality and reliability for California. This is an enormous accomplishment and I applaud Representatives Pombo, Napolitano and Calvert and our esteemed Senator from California, Senator Feinstein, for overcoming the numerous hurdles that have prevented this issue from progressing in years past. This proposal will greatly strengthen California's agricultural economy and address the needs of a fast growing population by creating additional surface storage projects. This delicate balance, while difficult to achieve, is critical to the success of Calfed. Today, I urge my colleagues to support this measure because it will set California on the path to a sustainable water supply for its citizens, its economy and its environment.”