IRVINE, CALIF. (Oct. 2, 2023) – Following the release of the draft staff report from the State Water Resources Control Board updating the Sacramento/Delta portion of the Bay-Delta Plan, Western Growers President & CEO Dave Puglia issued this statement:

“California growers can no longer afford to be subjected to short-sighted water policies that are not based in science or economic reality. As such, Western Growers is pleased that the Voluntary Agreement/Healthy Rivers Alternative approach is included in the draft, as it is the best pathway to protect agriculture and rural regions, the environment, and urban economies.”

The entirety of the draft staff report available for review and comment can be found here.