Voters will continue to face large water-related expenditures in the coming years. Making informed decisions on these investments in managing California’s water resources is a priority for the League.
Support local and regional water and land use policies and decisions which adequately protect resources such as undisturbed wetlands, estuaries, unique scenic areas, undisturbed riparian habitat, native species preservation, water quality, and water quantity.
LWVDDH supports coordinated long-range planning by state, county, and local authorities for the entire River Rouge Basin in both flood control and pollution abatement, with special attention to environmental factors.
We support legislations and measures that will mitigate environmental issues and provide sustainable processes. We also support the proper implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act.
Support for prudent management of water resources, both surface and underground to insure quality of water in the Cache Creek watershed, one of Yolo County's major resources of ground water.