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KnowWho Services < [email protected]> Monday, October 26, 2015 7:49 AM BDCPcomments

RECIRC3038.

Subject: Stop the California WaterFix- Review Alternatives That Will Protect the Delta

Dear BDCP/California WaterFix Comments,

Dear Resources Agency,

The California WaterFix will lead to the destruction of the Delta.

Your DEIR/DEIS is flawed because it does not take into account ways to reduce the dependence on the Delta by increasing water independence locally.

Please stop the California WaterFix, and review more alternatives that will actually protect the Delta.

Follow India's example and put a solar cover on the existing aqueducts to reduce water loss from evaporation.

In any event, current weather patterns are causing draught in the North West including Northern Californis. Last years "arctic" storms all hit the Midwest and east coast. That is a permanent change there won't be enough water to divert.

Sincerely,

Black 5881 Castano Dr San Jose, CA [email protected] (650} 520-8765

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KnowWho Services <no reply@ knowwho.services >

Sunday, October 25, 2015 8:25 AM BDCPcomments

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Subject: Stop the California WaterFix - Review Alternatives That Will Protect the Delta





Please stop the California WaterFix, and review more alternatives that will actually protect the Delta. If the south state needs water let them fight with Nestle to stop them from taking and bottling their water ..

Sincerely,

Wilton 1326 Grand Ave Oroville, CA [email protected] (530) 533-3742

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Sunday, October 25, 2015 8:24AM BDCPcomments

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Do it right for the people not for the Governor or big money.




Sincerely,

Quast 4587 Wawona Cir Fair Oaks, CA [email protected] (916) 967-5979

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Sunday, October 25, 2015 9:59 AM BDCPcomments

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To my friend John Laird

The Delta Tunnels are moving too fast

The DEIR/DEIS does not take into account ways to reduce the dependence on the Delta waters by the diversion of increasing amounts of water, or create water independence locally.

Please Help by delaying the approval of the "California WaterFix" to allow more time to and review more alternatives that will actually protect the Delta. I have people we can trust that I know personally that can craft a solution.

I have never asked for a favor or bothered you when other matters were on my mind. But this issue can be solved by the proper use of the water experts that I know. These people are brilliant and are true gems in my long correer in water issues.

John please feel free to contact me at my e-mail or home phone 707-239-0175.or cell707-239-0175.

You can trust my faith in theses people's judgement.

I hope you are well, I am proud to know you and pleased with your successes. This chande in course can be a defining moment in your carrier.

I write only to help

Your friend

David Hope

Sincerely,

Hope 103 Doane St Santa Cruz, CA [email protected] (707) 239-0175

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KnowWho Services <no reply@ knowwho.services > Tuesday, October 27, 2015 1:57 AM BDCPcomments

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Ma Nature spent some eons developing the ecosystem that includes the Delta and all the creatures and plants that inhabit it. We humans have no right to mess with this, esp. since we have proven we do not have the "smarts" to know HOW to work with the ENTIRE ecosystem -we keep messing with one part and acting surprised when other parts collapse.


Sincerely,

Smedberg 441 Washington Ave Palo Alto, CA [email protected] (650) 323-6349

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KnowWho Services < [email protected]> Monday, October 26, 2015 4:46 PM BDCPcomments

RECIRC3043.







Be pro California not pro population explosion!

Sincerely,

Scoville 2395 Garden Hwy Sacramento, CA 95833-bscovill@pacbel!.net {916) 568-1491

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KnowWho Services < [email protected]> Monday, October 26, 2015 10:20 PM BDCPcomments

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I am completely opposed to the current "California WaterFix". It may fix the water supply problem for Southern California, but it will lead to the destruction of the Delta. We have traveled often to SoCal in the last couple of years and we're appalled at the lack of conservation measures being taken there. We've let our lawn die and see brown all around us in No Cal, while it appears little is being done in SoCal to conserve.



Sincerely,

Kehmeier 6620 Creekview Ct San Jose, CA [email protected] (408) 927-0543

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KnowWho Services <[email protected]> Tuesday, October 27, 2015 10:22 PM BDCPcomments

RECIRC3045.




The California WaterFix will lead to the destruction ofthe Delta.

The removal of a large slug of fresh water from the "pipeline" WILL allow salt water to flow up the "pipeline" into the delta:\This very effectively destroys the delta environment.

The DEIR/DEIS is flawed because it does not take into account ways to reduce the dependence on the Delta by increasing water independence locally.


Sincerely,

Detterman 3197 Cromwell PI Hayward, CA [email protected] (510) 581-9561

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Robert Zasoski 315. 11th Street Davis, CA. 95616

October 29, 2015

BDCP/WaterFix Comments P.O. Box 1919 Sacramento, CA 95812

ATTN: Governor Jerry Brown

Bob Zasoski < [email protected]> Thursday, October 29, 2015 8:17 PM BDCPcomments Delta Tunnels

Subject: Oppose the Delta Tunnels/California Water Fix (Alternative 4A)

I am writing to express my strong opposition to the Delta Tunnels plan.

RECIRC3046.

The Delta Reform Act of 2009, in which the California State Legislature committed to the "coequal goals" of providing a more reliable water supply for California AND protecting and restoring the cultural, recreational, natural resource, and agricultural values of the Delta, cannot be upheld ifthe Delta Tunnels come to pass.

The California Water Fix does not meet the restoration goals of the Delta Reform Act; it is simply a plan to export more water out of the San Francisco Bay-Delta estuary. The Delta Tunnels will also fail to provide more reliable water because the Delta watershed is already oversubscribed by five times in normal water years.

As a fisherman I am extremely concerned about the effect of the Delta Tunnels on salmon and other pelagic fish that rely on the Delta.

My objections to the tunnels are threefold. The California Water Fix does not address the environmental, public health or economic impacts of the proposed Delta tunnels project. Also, the plan ignores alternatives that would save California tax and ratepayers billions of dollars, while investing in the jobs and local water sources that build sustainability.

There are better alternatives that would provide more immediate results with a lower outlay of dollars. There are also better alternatives that would actually enhance the delta rather than destroy it. Our tax and ratepayer dollars would be much better spent on:

· More aggressive water efficiency programs statewide that would apply to both urban and agricultural users. · Funding water recycling and groundwater recharge projects statewide that would be billions of dollars less expensive for rate payers than constructing a new version of the Peripheral Canal or major new surface storage dams. Meanwhile, these projects move communities towards water sustainability.

· Retiring thousands of acres of impaired farmlands that generate wastewater pollution in the western and southern San Joaquin Valley and using those lands for more sustainable and profitable uses, such as solar energy generation.

· Improving Delta levees in order to address potential earthquake, flooding, and future sea level rise concerns at a cost of $2 to $4 billion; this is orders of magnitude less expensive than the major conveyance projects that are currently being contemplated. · Increasing freshwater flows through the Delta to reduce pollutants so ecosystems and wildlife can be restored. · Installing fish screens at the south Delta pumps to reduce the current salvage of marine life.

· Considering a through-Delta project that would transfer water through the delta before exporting it to farms in the San Joaquin Valley. This would automatically protect the delta by removing the incentive to export water when salinity intrusion extends too far, precisely with the delta needs protection from excessive transfers.

In Summary

The Delta has problems that need to be addressed, but theCA Water Fix tunnels are a 20th century idea that won't fix them. It won't produce more water, more reliable supplies, or improved conditions for the environment in the Delta.

The new EIR/EIS has not adequately addressed my above stated concerns. That is why I oppose the Delta Tunnels/California Water Fix (Alternative 4A).

Reclamation and DWR should prepare and circulate a new Draft EIR/EIS that will include alternatives that reduce water exports and increase Delta flows for consideration by the public and decision-makers. Such alternatives have a far better chance of complying with the Delta Reform Act and the federal Endangered Species and Clean Water Acts.

Sincerely,

Robert Zasoski Sent from my iPad


Lauren Elder <[email protected]> Friday, October 30, 2015 11:36 AM BDCPcomments NO! to the Delta Tunnels!

Dear Resources Agency and Decisionmakers,

RECIRC3047.

The California WaterFix will lead to the destruction of the Delta therefore I strongly oppose the Delta Tunnels Plan.

Your DEIRJDEIS is flawed because it does not take into account ways to reduce the dependence on water that should flow through the Delta, by increasing water independence locally.

We have relied on massive water transfers throughout the state to try to "solve" our water issues. So far the apportioning system is neither socially fair nor economically effective.

It's POLICY, especially around Southland agriculture, that needs to change. Switch to drip irrigation. Stop growing alfalfa for export.

Develop localized systems of conservation.

Thank you for preserving habitat, farmland and the SF Estuary by stopping this plan.

L Elder Adjunct Professor CCA

October 29, 2015

BDCP/WaterFix Comments P.O. Box 1919 Sacramento, CA 95812

ATTN: Governor Jerry Brown

Robert Brodberg 1022 Bienville Street

Davis, CA 95616

Subject: Oppose the Delta Tunnels/California Water Fix (Alternative 4A)

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Robert Brodberg <[email protected]> Friday, October 30, 2015 3:23 PM BDCPcomments CA Water Fix comments CA Water Fix Comments RKB.pdf

My comments on theCA Water Fix are attached.

Regards,

Robert Brodberg


Sarah Barnes <[email protected]>

Friday, October 30, 2015 11:07 AM BDCPcomments

Stop the California Water Fix!

Dear Resources Agency and Decision Makers,


Your DEIRJDEIS is flawed because it does not take into account ways to reduce the dependence on water that should flow through the Delta, by increasing water independence locally.

Please stop the California WaterFix, and review more alternatives that will actually save CA tax- and ratepayers billions of dollars while investing in jobs and local water sources that build longterm sustainability. Especially consider investment in groundwater storage options.

I urge you not to permit the Delta Tunnels/Califomia Water Fix (Altemative 4A) project to move forward.

RECIRC3049.

Please consider the long-term impact on Califomia's environment AND the long-term repercussions for California residents.

Sincerely,

Sarah Barnes 21874 Old River Rd. West Sacramento


Katrine Benninger < [email protected]> Friday, October 30, 2015 7:02 PM BDCPcomments

RECIRC3050.

Stop the California Water Fix, review alternatives that will protect the Delta


The California WaterFix is an ill conceived strategy to secure more water, it will lead to the destruction of the Delta therefore I strongly oppose the Delta Tunnels Plan.

This is not a sustainable solution, your DEIR/DEIS DOES NOT CONSIDER ALTENRA TIVE WAYS SUCH AS LOCAL water dependency and storage and is therefore flawed and incomplete. we need to keep the Delta as an ecosystem and not depend on funneling more water fi·om already stressed water supplies and nvers.

Please stop the California WaterFix, and review more alternatives that will actually save CA tax- and ratepayers billions of dollars while investing in local water sources that build longtenn sustainability and create long tern1 jobs. Especially consider investment in groundwater storage options.

I urge you not to permit the Delta Tunnels/California Water Fix (Alternative 4A) project to move forward. Thank you for showing environmental leadership and economic foresight in this matter

Sent from Gmail Mobile please excuse typos, Katrine

Katrine Benninger Landscape Design ~~~~ (510) 652-6459 992 53rd Street, Oakland, CA 94608


Paul Beii-Tull <[email protected]> Friday, October 30, 2015 7:42 PM BDCPcomments Delta Tunnels Plan


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Your DEIR/DEIS is flawed because it does not take into account ways to reduce the dependence on water that should flow through the Delta, by increasing water independence locally. The extreme drought in Australia was not "fixed" by huge infrastructure-- the de-sal plant built at enormous cost is barely used. Instead it was small local actions--conservation, greywater use, rainwater & underground storage, that got them through.

Please stop the California WaterFix, and review more alternatives that will actually save CA tax- and ratepayers billions of dollars while investing in jobs and local water sources that build longterm sustainability. Our water supply can be better secured in the future by investing in our depleted aquifers, which are the only things large enough to replace the long-term storage that the Sierra snowpack used to provide. Groundwater storage provides a costeffective, locally driven method of providing both seasonal and year to year water storage.

I urge you not to permit the Delta Tunnels/California Water Fix (Alternative 4A) project to move forward.

Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely, Paul Beii-Tull 2851 Flannery Road San Pablo, CA 94806 [email protected]


Scott Free <[email protected]> Friday, October 30, 2015 12:01 PM BDCPcomments Re: please email TODAY to save Bay/Delta water flows

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I strongly oppose the Delta Tunnels Plan because the so-called "California WaterFix" will destroy one of California's most important estuaries, the amazing and beautiful Sacramento river Delta . Your DEIR/DEIS is flawed because it does not take into account ways to reduce the dependence on water that should flow through the Delta, by increasing water independence locally.

Please stop the California WaterFix, and review more alternatives that will actually save CA tax- and ratepayers billions of dollars while investing in jobs and local water sources that build longterm sustainability. Especially consider investment in groundwater storage options, rainwater catchment, and water conservation funding.

I urge you not to permit to move forward.

Scott McCandless

Celtic Gardens (510) 222-2417

Delta Tunnels/California Water Fix (Alternative 4A) project

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Trena Cleland <[email protected]> Friday, October 30, 2015 12:41 PM BDCPcomments I oppose the Delta Tunnels Plan


RECIRC3053.

I strongly oppose the Delta Tunnels Plan because the so-called "California WaterFix" will destroy one of California's most important estuaries, the amazing and beautiful Sacra men to river delta.

The DEIR/DEIS is flawed because it does not take into account ways to reduce the dependence on water that should flow through the Delta, by increasing water independence locally.

Please stop the California WaterFix, and review more alternatives that will actually save CA taxpayers and ratepayers billions of dollars while investing in jobs and local water sources that build longterm sustainability. Especially consider investment in groundwater storage options, rainwater catchment, and water conservation funding.

I urge you not to permit the Delta Tunnels/California Water Fix (Alternative 4A) project to move forward.

Thank you for your consideration,

Trena M. Cleland 5819 Huntington Ave. Richmond, CA 94804


a ram < [email protected] >

Friday, October 30, 2015 12:26 PM BDCPcomments save Bay/Delta water flows


RECIRC3054.

I strongly oppose the Delta Tunnels Plan because the so-called "California WaterFix" will destroy one of California's most important estuaries, the amazing and beautiful Sacramento river Delta. Your DEIR/DEIS is flawed because it does not take into account ways to reduce the dependence on water that should flow through the Delta, by increasing water independence locally.

Please stop the California WaterFix, and review more alternatives that will actually save CA tax- and ratepayers billions of dollars while investing in jobs and local water sources that build 1ongterm sustainability. Especially consider investment in groundwater storage options, rainwater catchment, and water conservation funding.

I urge you not to permit Delta Tunnels/California Water Fix (Alternative 4A) project to move forward.

Aram Antaramian Law Office of Aram Antaramian 1714 Blake Street, Berkeley, CA 94 703

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