In the next decade, effective management of our water resources will be critical to developing and sustaining the Southern California’s economy and communities. As Chairman of the Water and Power Subcommittee I am continuing my work to maintain and enhance a reliable water supply in California and our nation. We can no longer rely primarily on the Colorado River for our water needs. California must continue to examine water recycling, desalination, and conservation methods to efficiently manage our water supplies.

H.R. 2828, the Water Supply, Reliability and Environmental Enhancement Act, was recently passed by Congress and signed into law by President Bush.  This Federal Reauthorization of the California-Federal Bay Delta Program (CALFED) will play a critical role in developing new water yield and adequate storage. In the 109^th Congress I will work to secure funding for this crucial program.