The successful modification of the Fall X2 Action can be attributed in large part to a long and sustained process by the Coalition, maintained by investments from the water community, primarily in Kern County, with some help from the SWC and other Public Water Agencies.

Environmental regulations requiring releases of millions of acre-feet of water over the last decade have failed to improve the Delta ecosystem, including multiple endangered fish populations.

Despite efforts by some legislative Democrats to derail a monumental water management and environmental improvement agreement, Governor Gavin Newsom is right to stand up for water users, farmers and endangered fish species.