Jim Costa: “The legacy is 161,000 abandoned hardrock mines in the West.”

We must begin a new feasibility study so the Corps of Engineers can investigate flood risk management needs as well as potential modifications to improve the dam's safety.

The goals of the program are to restore and maintain endangered fish populations on the San Joaquin River and to reduce the adverse water supply impact on the Friant Division contractors.

Right now, though, the CAP program is overextended and underfunded.

On Sunday, we will celebrate Mother's Day. Throughout our country, families and friends will gather together to recognize and pay tribute to this important day. I think for all of us the reality is every day should be Mother's Day. On…