Advocates say a canal is the only way to ensure a stable water supply for most of the state's residents and farmland. But delta farmers and fishermen say pulling so much fresh water out of the west coast's largest estuary would destroy habitat and make the remaining water too salty for agriculture.
A bill by democratic Assemblywoman Alyson Huber of Lodi would prohibit the construction of a canal, or any other project that would send delta water south to cities and farms unless state lawmakers authorize it. It also would ban any canal that would affect water used by residents of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
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Grape growers can learn how to get ahead in the industry at a meeting in Madera tomorrow.
A Grape Grower Tailgate Meeting will be held Wednesday from 9 a.m. until noon at Ranch Holdings 5, on Avenue Eleven.
Growers can learn about financial services, get updates on the world market, an update on air quality, making natural enemy releases work, and on-site grower testimonial and innovative practices.
To R.S.V.P. and get details, call the San Joaquin Valley wine growers at (559) 618-1856.
The free event is open to all grape growers and industry supporters.
