It strikes me that when you are faced with the kind of economic impact being on the surface described here only relatively lightly today, that you as a public servant of all people...
We do not want to have a Delta Smelt challenge or problem as it relates to the Santa Ana Sucker.
I guess that perhaps Mayor Aguilar constituents and my constituents would suggest that the threat of flooding... could very well impact a ve...
To say the least, I am distressed by that communication.
If we work together, we can solve those problems.
The potential for loss of life and property is very, very real.
I've seen the predictive models for a major flood event without the dams and I can tell you it was worth every penny.
Three million people could be flooded out of their homes. More than 100,000 acres would be under water.
When it was listed in 2000 the agencies worked together to designate habitat, but it wasn't enough for the Center for Biological Diversity.
The economy would be hit with a $15 billion loss.
The potential of flooding in this Valley cannot be overestimated.