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Tuolumne River Trust

Talks falter for San Francisco’s ‘insurance’ water from Tuolumne River

San Francisco’s bid to secure a backup supply of water from the Modesto Irrigation District is dead for now after negotiations between that entity and The City’s Public Utilities Commission officially broke down Tuesday night. Read More

SF's 'water insurance' plan spurs outcry

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission is negotiating with the Modesto Irrigation District to purchase 2 million gallons of water per day over the next 10 years. Agency officials describe the transfer as necessary insurance against droughts, but critics say the water is unneeded and will cost San Francisco ratepayers money. Read More
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