The persistent drought has made water issues a very high priority for California voters, according to a recent poll. For the California Chamber of Commerce, the search for comprehensive solutions to the state’s water needs has been a longstanding concern and priority. Through its water policy committee, the CalChamber continually gathers information and insights from state water experts well-attuned to the many complexities of California’s water infrastructure. Committee members are actively engaged in helping administration water policy specialists find ways to resolve practical and political barriers to improving the state’s water supply outlook. The committee co-chairs are Robert MacLean, president, California American Water and Hawaii American Water; and Daniel W. Boyd, principal, Boyd Consulting Services. Coalition for Water Security The CalChamber is a founding member of Californians for Water Security, a broad-based coalition supporting the Governor’s California Water Fix, including building new underground tunnels to transport water through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. A September poll conducted on behalf of the coalition by EMC Research showed nearly 80% of Californians support the plan when voters hear information about key components and the plan’s importance to the surveyed person’s own region. The poll showed strong support across demographic and party lines, with [...]
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