News From…
Congressman Dennis Cardoza
18th Congressional District of California
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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2007 |
CONTACT: Jamie McInerney (202) 225-6131 |
| WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Dennis Cardoza (CA-18) voted to approve the conference report reauthorizing the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). This vote marked the first time in seven years that both chambers of Congress have passed WRDA authorization. The long delayed bill authorizes approximately $20 billion for the Corps of Engineers to conduct research and construct projects across the country, including several in Stockton. The measure passed by a vote of 381 – 40.
“As the recent shutdown of the Delta pumps proves, water infrastructure in California – both flood control and water conveyance – is extremely serious business. With a rapidly growing population in the Valley, and across California, these water infrastructure projects are responsible investments in our future,” said Cardoza. “Flood control is especially critical right now as FEMA re-maps the Valley floodplains, potentially including new areas with thousands of homes and businesses that previously did not require protection. I applaud the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for recognizing and funding these important priorities.”
Stockton Mayor Edward Chavez commented, “Federal assistance in mitigating the cost of water infrastructure is essential for our communities. Mr. Cardoza understands the importance of a strong federal-local partnership to deal with these issues and I want to thank him for working with us.”
Local water projects funded in WRDA include:
Stockton Flood Control Reimbursement: Upper Calavares River and Lower Mosher Slough - $5.5 Million
The Corps of Engineers is directed to reimburse the local community for its Federal share of recent flood control construction in Stockton. The Upper Calavares River and Lower Mosher Slough reaches were not initially funded by the Corps because the projects did not meet federal funding standards.
Stockton Water Infrastructure Improvements – $33 Million
The Delta Water Supply Project will replace declining surface water supplies, protect and restore groundwater resources, improve water quality, and provide for planned growth in the areaThis project will divert and treat up to 125,000 acre-feet of water per year from the Sacramento/San Joaquin Delta.
The authorization in WRDA of $33 million will allow the Corps of Engineers to assist with design and construction of water infrastructure improvements associated with the Delta Water Supply Project.
Bear Creek Levee Project
This project gives the City of Stockton realignment approval to alter the alignment of a portion of the Bear Creek levee up to 300 feet to the west in order to allow for construction of the southern extension of Trinity Parkway.
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