Harder Responds to State Decision to End Water Negotiations with Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Merced Users
“If the Newsom Administration refuses to negotiate with the Central Valley, once again green lawns in Beverly Hills will be prioritized ahead of growing the food that feeds our nation.”
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) issued a statement in response to the State of California's decision to end negotiations with water users on the Stanislaus, Tuolumne, and Merced Rivers.
"It's disappointing to see the Newsom Administration walking away from our Voluntary Settlement Negotiations and picking a courtroom over a real conversation. In a historic drought year like this one, now is not the time to drag out or halt these important negotiations," said Rep. Harder. "I urge the Newsom Administration to come back to the table and work with our local partners on a water management plan that will help our state as well as our farmers, families, and water agencies. If the Newsom Administration refuses to negotiate with the Central Valley, once again green lawns in Beverly Hills will be prioritized ahead of growing the food that feeds our nation."
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