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Sacramento Valley Water Agreement |
Water is the lifeblood of both Northern and Southern California. It is critical for the maintenance of the state's agricultural economy and lifestyle, for environmental sustainability, and for municipal and industrial use. Water conflicts between Northern and Southern California are legendary. In contrast to stalemates or years of litigation that have been common in past disputes, parties from the north and south, with Partner Dr. Christopher Moore's substantive and facilitation assistance, reached a landmark agreement in 2001. The initiative was an alternative to participation by the parties in an adjudicated water settlement by the California State Water Resources Control Board. The agreement resulted in the initiation of joint projects to develop water for agricultural use in the Sacramento Valley, to meet water quality standards in the Sacramento River Delta, and to supply Southern California agricultural lands and municipalities. Plans are currently under way to expand the initiative and develop additional projects that will yield more joint gains.
