The Sierra Club Angeles Chapter has released Episode 7 of "The Climate Dispatch" podcast, titled "California's Water Gamble," which critically examines the proposed Delta Conveyance Project, also known as the Delta Tunnel. The episode investigates the project's potential impact on the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta and California's long-term water security.
The Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta is a crucial ecosystem, supplying drinking water to 27 million people, supporting millions of acres of farmland, and providing essential habitat. The podcast highlights that over-taxing the Delta's waters leads to reduced flow, degraded water quality, habitat loss, and risks to agriculture.
Featuring guests Morgen Snyder and Spencer Fern from Restore The Delta, along with Delta farmer John Zuckerman, the episode explores the history and current status of the Delta Tunnel. It advocates for investing in local water solutions as essential for building a more resilient water future for California.