Storing Water for a Drier Future | Fresno News

Farmers and water managers are sounding the alarm: California’s water future hinges on building more storage—above and below ground—to survive climate chaos. While praising recent progress tied to Congressman Tom McClintock’s efforts, they’re pushing for bold new steps, including linking Don Pedro and New Melones reservoirs, boosting groundwater recharge, and even a small new reservoir. Key asks? Earlier federal water allocation forecasts to stabilize planting seasons—and balancing environmental needs like salmon with agriculture. Projects like expanding San Luis Reservoir are underway, while sediment cleanup and mussel control also feature in the conversation. McClintock’s big bet? A statewide ballot measure to fund storage upgrades, paid for by water users—not taxpayers—with Shasta Reservoir as a top priority. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f3d7c77cb5eb33f4