Costa Calls for Cooperation in Planning For San Joaquin River Parkway Future

WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16), who helped create the San Joaquin River Conservancy while serving as a California State Legislator, released the following statement stressing the need for cooperation in planning the parkway's future as an accessible river parkway for valley residents:

"For years, supporters of the San Joaquin River Parkway have had a vision of what a 22-mile parkway would mean for expanded recreational opportunities in the valley. It's important to assess the progress of the last 30 years and consider what meaningful change we can create in the next decade to make this an inclusive river parkway for everyone. Assemblymember Arambula's bill, along with additional state funding, can be helpful as part of a larger effort to do just that. As a strong advocate and author of the legislation that created this conservancy, I believe it's critical that we work together – and I have suggested coordinating a workshop to bring all parties to the table – to plan how we build for a better future."