California has released a proposed water plan for the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, which is backed by Governor Gavin Newsom. The plan offers water agencies two methods to meet water quality goals: a traditional regulatory approach or a more flexible alternative. The alternative allows agencies to negotiate water flow commitments in exchange for funding wetland restoration. Supporters argue the plan will enhance ecological health, while environmentalists express concern over its potential negative impact on native fish populations. The plan will undergo public comment before final approval.
The proposed plan would give water agencies two potential pathways to comply with water quality goals – either through a traditional regulatory approach or an alternative approach supported by the governor.
Major water agencies have lined up to support these so-called voluntary agreements, which Newsom and his administration have touted as a solution to break away from the traditional conflict-ridden regulatory approach.
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