Harder Calls Sacramento’s Sweeping Water Plan a “Trojan Horse,” Says Absolutely Not to Delta Tunnel

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-9) released the following statement on Sacramento’s newly announced plan to speed up water infrastructure projects including the disastrous Delta Tunnel water grab:

“I’m all for speeding up transportation and water infrastructure projects. There’s no question we absolutely need good water projects built. However, this plan is a Trojan horse – it’s supposed to be helping communities like the Valley, but in fact is also fast-tracking the Delta Tunnel, a disastrous water grab that would send our water to Beverly Hills.

“We are not fooled. Our community has spoken up time and again that this is a bad project. Sacramento politicians are now trying to change the rules to build the tunnel against our wishes. We will fight this tooth and nail.”

Earlier this year, Rep. Harder reintroduced his Stop the Delta Tunnel Act which prohibits the Army Corps of Engineers from issuing a federal permit necessary for the State of California to build the Delta Conveyance Project, commonly known as the Delta Tunnel. The Delta Tunnel would ship water from the Central Valley south and would cost taxpayers $16 billion. Rep. Harder is a longtime opponent of the Delta Tunnel project, first voicing his opposition in 2018.

In January and February, Rep. Harder held two water town halls that were attended by more than 200 community members who universally oppose the Delta Tunnel project. After the meetings in French Camp and Lodi, he sent letters of community feedback supported by countless constituents to the Army Corps of Engineers in Sacramento.

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