The proposed pipeline route cuts through the 1,400-acre Macaymas Mountain Sanctuary at the north of Alexander Valley. They plan to put two big and noisy pumping stations at the Forever Wildlife Preserve there. You're proposing an industrial project in their rural environment. The association also vows to sue the city, unless changes are made to the plan. Meanwhile, farmers are disappointed with the outcome.
Litigation is a virtual certainty.
Ag reuse appeared to be the only solution that generally had acceptance. Now the city is putting all its eggs in one basket. I think ag could be a permanent solution. Councilwoman Noreen Evans says farmers are frustrated because many have been trying to work with city hall for years and feel rebuffed. Something should be done in the meantime with the water.