Washington, Dec. 11 -- Congressman Jim Costa issued the following op-ed:
Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21) and Adam Gray (CA-13) introduced their End California Water Crisis Package today, a suite of bills that would authorize additional California water storage projects, ease permitting restrictions, and create enforceable timelines for environmental review processes. The bills aim to expand California's water storage capacity by providing funding and technical support to both develop and maintain water infrastructure projects.
"California needs a modern water system that can meet today's challenges. These bills take meaningful steps to strengthen California's water future. By improving coordination, cutting through red tape, and invest...