Costa Statement on $540 Million for Central Valley Water Projects

Washington, DC -  Following the U.S. Department of the Interior’s announcement of $540 million in funding for California water infrastructure projects, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement: 

"As we celebrate National Ag Week, I’m pleased to see the Department of the Interior’s announcement of critical investments in water infrastructure that I’ve long fought for in the San Joaquin Valley. For decades, I’ve worked to improve water reliability across the region, because where water flows, food grows—and a secure, dependable water supply is critical not just for the Valley, but for our nation’s food security. These projects will restore capacity, fix subsidence issues, and are vital to keeping water flowing for our local farms and ensuring families and communities in the Valley have the water they need today and for generations to come." 
 

The funding announced by the Department of the Interior includes: 

• $235 million for the Delta-Mendota Canal to support rehabilitation efforts, including raising embankments, repairing structures, and advancing a new concrete-lined segment
• $200 million for the Friant-Kern Canal to address subsidence and restore capacity
• $50 million for the San Luis Canal to improve water delivery reliability
• $15 million for the Tehama-Colusa Canal Authority pumping plant to increase flow rates and system performance
• $40 million for Shasta Dam planning and preconstruction to expand water storage capacity 

This funding builds on the more than $1.4 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act that Rep. Costa has secured for Central Valley water projects.