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Three Delta Disasters Threaten California’s Water Supply

May 26th, 2012 Daniel O'Connell No comments

 

The linchpin holding together California’s water supply conveyance system, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta – is at risk from sea level rise due to climate change, earthquakes and storm surge.  Scientists and advocates are increasingly ringing alarm bells to inform the public of the need to address the issue with foresight and deliberation rather than in crisis and limited time.