California pays $180 million for small amount of Sacramento River water
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What happened
The Newsom administration paid $180 million to a private investment firm that speculates on water resources. This payment was made to secure a small amount of additional water for the Sacramento River, with the goal of benefiting salmon and the environment. Environmental advocates criticized the cost, calling the water "extraordinarily expensive".
From latimes.com
Why it matters
The state purchased the water in perpetuity, meaning the deal is permanent. Critics fear this transaction could set a precedent for overcharging California taxpayers in a water-constrained future.
From latimes.com
Who's involved
- California Department of Water ResourcesThe government agency that monitors and manages the resource flows of the Sacramento River
- Sacramento RiverThe river whose water was purchased for salmon benefit
- Shasta DamThe dam whose operations functionally influence the Sacramento River's flow and temperature
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Newsom's water deal faces criticism over high cost to taxpayersNewsom's water deal faces criticism over high cost to taxpayersAlready happening
- Water purchase deal may shift California's water management rulesWater purchase deal may shift California's water management rulesLikely
- Water rights deal may change crop acreage reporting for FSAFSA may need to adjust crop acreage reporting due to water rights dealPossible
- How could the water purchase deal on the Sacramento River affect California Trout?The water purchase deal may set a precedent that challenges river health goals.Possible
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The entities involved
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Los Angeles
seat of Los Angeles County, and largest city in California, United States
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Sacramento River
river in Northern and Central California, United States
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