Water

John Duarte thinks the water troubles bedeviling California’s Central Valley are human-caused. But he doesn’t blame climate change. “No, I think the water strains in the West are completely tied to policy choices we’ve made,” says the farmer and freshman Republican. Riparian rights, water allocations and reservoir capacity are all big issues in the 13th District, home to some of the most… Read more »

Duarte brings House subcommittee on water to Valley location Six Republicans held an oversight field hearing Friday in the district of Rep. John Duarte (R-Modesto), hoping to find out why water is in short supply in parts of the Central Valley despite above-average reservoir storage this year. Members of the U.S. House Natural Resources subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries… Read more »

Local congressman and valley voices discuss water issues  Local valley representatives and influential voices in water management are looking for ways to improve water reliability and abundance.  Congressman John Duarte says the lack of water supply across the Valley and all of California is affecting working families.  “Saving up for a home, buying a home, having home… Read more »