If for some reason the feds are slow to act, this state declaration will still allow us to move more expeditiously in terms of contracting and making money available more quickly.
In order to protect ourselves we need to move quickly and address all of these sites and repair them before the next flood season.
The only thing we leave out is locust.
The issue of funding is an issue for us but it's not the most critical issue. The most critical issue is federal permitting that allows us to proceed. We're probably saving years.
If they are interested in it, we will certainly entertain discussion on that. I think it's possible but not without its difficulty.
I am sure they will be keeping an eye on us. We will keep them informed.
We need a different long-term vision for the Delta.
We've determined that the current path we're on (in the Delta) is not sustainable, and the economy of the state of California is at stake.
An isolated facility solves some people's problems, but it doesn't solve the delta dilemma.
We have a very high level of concern.
