Another part is strong assurances that an equitable portion of any new supplies is in fact available to agriculture. During the past decade a significant amount of water has been reallocated from agriculture to fill ever-growing environmental needs. Additional redirection could severely impact the long-term survivability of agriculture in portions of this state. This also must include a comprehensive agreement on future endangered species listings. Therefore, it should be of highest priority that we continue to work cooperatively to develop a comprehensive strategy for meeting California's water needs, not for the next five years, but for decades to come.
Water is the lifeblood of California's agriculture.