Water solutions sought

One story that probably deserves more coverage is the topic of water and its role in Western agriculture. A member of our Fresh Produce Industry Discussion provides this link that revisits that issue and highlights concerns of Western Growers:
From Western Farm Press:

Western Growers officials on July 17 warned of a pending crisis in California agriculture because of a lack of action to bring about new water storage and conveyance projects to meet the rapidly growing needs of the state’s burgeoning population and major industries.
The call for action coincides with a major push by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to call attention to the need for new state water policies during a weeklong series of appearances throughout California.
“The water infrastructure of California is failing and is inadequate to meet the needs of the state’s growing population,” said Stephen Patricio, president of Westside Produce in Firebaugh, Calif., and Western Growers’ board chair.
“The Governor is promoting the most aggressive water infrastructure improvement and development project California has seen in decades. The agricultural industry supports his effort to meet the water demands for farms and all Californians and Western Growers has endorsed his strategic growth plan.”
Western Growers applauds the Schwarzenegger administration for taking a leadership role on this issue and agrees that additional surface water storage and conveyance must be part of a comprehensive solution.

TK: The governator for president, please.