RWA Public Relations  Sample Letters and Contact Information  August 21, 2013 

RWA Public Relations Sample Letters and Contact Information August 21, 2013 Feel free to customize and use the following sample letters. You may direct and send your letter to Governor Brown with copies to your Congressional representative, state senator and assemblymember. Addresses for Governor Brown and state elected leaders that represent the Sacramento region are located on the following pages. SAMPLE LETTER #1 The Honorable Edmund G. Brown Jr. Governor, The State of California State Capitol Building, Suite 1173 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: Protect the Sacramento Region in Proposed Delta Solutions Dear Governor Brown, Please ensure that any Delta solution does not come at the expense of those who live and work in the Sacramento region. Currently, the proposed solutions focus on solving the Delta's environmental problems and Southern California's water supply needs. They ignore the needs of Northern California upstream of the Delta, posing serious risks to our economy, environment and quality of life. For example, the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) projects that Folsom Reservoir will reach dead‐
pool ‐‐where no stored water is available to meet needs‐‐one of every nine years under proposed Delta solutions and future climate conditions. This would essentially cut off surface water supplies to significant urban populations in Sacramento, Placer and El Dorado counties, including the cities of Folsom and Roseville. Changes in water and timing of deliveries to the Delta threatens our environment and quality of life. The lower American River is a designated Wild and Scenic River and a crown jewel of our region. Changes would diminish the cold water pool in Folsom Reservoir that support fish, including native salmon and steelhead. They would also reduce the amount of water available for fishing, rafting, water skiing and all of the other recreational opportunities we enjoy here. There is no doubt that the Delta's condition is critical, but please don't solve the state's water challenges at the Sacramento region's expense. Northern California‐‐not just our neighbors to the south‐‐must be included in a comprehensive plan for statewide water supply reliability. The BDCP's operations must be outlined in detail‐‐before the project is approved‐‐in order to fully understand the impacts on Northern California. Also, the Sacramento region must have iron‐clad assurances that plans to fix the Delta also protect our water supplies and existing water rights. Sincerely, [INSERT YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS] cc: [INSERT NAMES OF CONGRESSIONAL, STATE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVES] 1 SAMPLE LETTER #2 [INSERT DATE] The Honorable Edmund G. Brown Jr. Governor, The State of California State Capitol Building, Suite 1173 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: Impacts of Proposed Delta Solutions on the Sacramento Region Dear Governor Brown, I am writing to express my concern about the impact of proposed Delta solutions on the Sacramento region's economy and ask that you protect our region. According to the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP), Folsom Reservoir will reach dead‐pool ‐‐where no stored water is available to meet customer needs‐‐one of every nine years under proposed Delta solutions and future climate conditions. This would essentially cut off surface water supplies to significant urban populations in Sacramento, Placer and El Dorado counties, including the cities of Folsom and Roseville. The impact to our economy would be devastating. Water is a primary economic asset, and the region's water supplies are currently affordable, abundant and high quality – a significant draw for companies to invest in our region. Limiting access to water supplies would hinder future investment. Moreover, changes in water and timing of deliveries to the Delta threatens local recreation and the businesses that depend upon on water for fishing, rafting, water skiing and all of the other recreational opportunities. Delta efforts as proposed also undermine the progress made to ensure reliable water supplies and a sustainable environment for our region. In 2000, for example, business leaders, water providers, environmental groups and others came together to sign the landmark Water Forum agreement. The region has made great progress toward providing a reliable and safe water supply while preserving the environmental, recreational and aesthetic values of the Lower American River. Please consider the impacts of proposed Delta solutions on Northern California by detailing the BDCP's operations‐‐before the project is approved. In particular, specify how the BDCP would be operated under various scenarios (whether normal, wet or dry years) and the amount of water needed for Delta flows to help fish. And, provide the Sacramento region with iron‐clad assurances that our water supplies and existing water rights will be protected in any Delta solution. This is water that we are counting on to fuel the Sacramento region's economy and quality of life. Sincerely, [INSERT YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS] cc: [INSERT NAMES OF CONGRESSIONAL, STATE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVES] 2 Please direct and send your letter to Governor Brown with copies to your Congressional representative, state senator and assemblymember. Addresses for Governor Brown and state elected leaders that represent the Sacramento region are below. They are listed both individually, as well as according to water provider. • Find your Congressional representative: http://www.house.gov/representatives/find/ • Find your state legislator: http://www.legislature.ca.gov/legislators_and_districts/legislators/your_legislator.html Governor Jerry Brown http://govnews.ca.gov/gov39mail/mail.php State Capitol, Suite 1173 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 445‐2841 Fax: (916) 558‐3160 CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES Congresswoman Doris Matsui (6th District) Congressman Tom McClintock (4th District) http://matsui.house.gov/ Robert T. Matsui U.S. Courthouse http://mcclintock.house.gov/ 501 I Street, Suite 12‐600 8700Auburn‐Folsom Road, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95814‐7305 Granite Bay, CA95746 Phone: (916) 498‐5600 Phone: (916) 786‐5560 Fax: (916) 444‐6117 Fax: (916) 786‐6364 Congressman Ami Bera (7th District) Congressman John Garamendi (3rd District) http://bera.house.gov/ http://garamendi.house.gov/ 11070 White Rock Road, Suite 195 412 G Street Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 Davis, CA 95616 Phone: (916) 635‐0505 Phone: (530) 753‐5301 Fax: (916) 635‐0514 Fax: (530) 753‐5614 STATE SENATORS Senator Darrell Steinberg Senator Tom Berryhill http://sd06.senate.ca.gov/ http://district14.cssrc.us/ State Capitol, Room 205 State Capitol, Room 3076 Sacramento, CA 95814 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 651‐4006 Phone: (916) 651‐4014 Fax: (916) 323‐2263 Fax: (916) 651‐4914 Senator Ted Gains Senator Lois Wolk http://cssrc.us/web/1/ http://sd03.senate.ca.gov/ State Capitol, Room 5114 State Capitol, Room 3070 Sacramento, CA 95814 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 651‐4001 Phone: (916) 651‐4003 Fax: (916) 324‐2680 Fax: (916) 323‐2304 E‐mail: [email protected] E‐mail: [email protected] 3 STATE ASSEMBLYMEMBERS Assemblymember Roger Dickinson Assemblymember Dr. Richard Pan http://www.asmdc.org/members/a07/ http://www.asmdc.org/members/a09/ State Capitol State Capitol P.O. Box 942849 P.O. Box 942849 Sacramento, CA 94249‐0007 Sacramento, CA 94249‐0009 Phone: (916) 319‐2007 Phone: (916) 319‐2009 Fax: (916) 319‐2107 Fax: (916) 319‐2109 Assemblymember Ken Cooley Assemblymember Franklin E. Bigelow http://asmdc.org/members/a08/ http://arc.asm.ca.gov/member/AD5/Default.as
State Capitol px P.O. Box 942849 State Capitol, Suite #4116 Sacramento, CA 94249‐0008 Sacramento, CA 94249‐0005 Phone: (916) 319‐2008 Phone: (916) 319‐2005 Fax: (916) 319‐2108 Fax: (916) 319‐2105 Assemblymember Beth Gains Assemblymember Mariko Yamada http://arc.asm.ca.gov/member/AD6/ http://www.asmdc.org/members/a04/ State Capitol State Capitol Sacramento, CA 94249 P.O. Box 942849 Phone: (916) 319‐2006 Sacramento, CA 94249‐0004 Fax: (916) 319‐2106 Phone: (916) 319‐2004 Fax: (916) 319‐2104 STATE LEADERS LISTED ACCORDING TO WATER PROVIDER Find your water provider: http://www.bewatersmart.info/resources‐events/water‐provider/ California American City of Folsom State Assembly (District 7) State Assembly (District 6) Assemblymember Roger Dickinson‐DEM Assemblymember Beth B. Gaines‐REP State Senate (District 6) State Senate (District 1) Senator Darrell Steinberg‐DEM Senator Ted Gaines‐REP Carmichael Water District City of Lincoln State Assembly (District 8) State Assembly (District 6) Assemblymember Ken Cooley‐DEM Assemblymember Beth B. Gaines‐REP State Senate (District 1) State Senate (District 1) Senator Ted Gaines‐REP Senator Ted Gaines‐REP Citrus Heights Water District City of Roseville State Assembly (District 8) State Assembly (District 6) Assemblymember Ken Cooley‐DEM Assemblymember Beth B. Gaines‐REP State Senate (District 6) State Senate (District 1) Senator Darrell Steinberg‐DEM Senator Ted Gaines‐REP 4 City of Sacramento State Assembly (District 9) Assemblymember Richard Pan‐DEM State Senate (District 6) Senator Darrell Steinberg‐DEM City of West Sacramento State Assembly (District 7) Assemblymember Roger Dickinson‐DEM State Senate (District 6) Senator Darrell Steinberg‐DEM Del Paso Manor Water District State Assembly (District 8) Assemblymember Ken Cooley‐DEM State Senate (District 6) Senator Darrell Steinberg‐DEM El Dorado Irrigation District State Assembly (District 5) Assemblymember Franklin E. Bigelow‐REP State Senate (District 1) Senator Ted Gaines‐REP Elk Grove Water District State Assembly (District 9) Assemblymember Richard Pan‐DEM State Senate (District 6) Senator Darrell Steinberg‐DEM Fair Oaks Water District State Assembly (District 6) Assemblymember Beth B. Gaines‐REP State Senate (District 1) Senator Ted Gaines‐REP Fruitridge Vista Water Company State Assembly (District 7) Assemblymember Roger Dickinson‐DEM State Senate (District 6) Senator Darrell Steinberg‐DEM Golden State Water Company State Assembly (District 8) Assemblymember Ken Cooley‐DEM State Senate (District 14) Senator Tom Berryhill‐REP Orange Vale Water Company State Assembly (District 6) Assemblymember Beth B. Gaines‐REP State Senate (District 1) Senator Ted Gaines‐REP Placer County Water Agency State Assembly (District 5) Assemblymember Franklin E. Bigelow‐REP State Senate (District 1) Senator Ted Gaines‐REP Rancho Murieta CSD State Assembly (District 8) Assemblymember Ken Cooley‐DEM State Senate (District 14) Senator Tom Berryhill‐REP Rio Linda/Elverta Community Water District State Assembly (District 7) Assemblymember Roger Dickinson‐DEM State Senate (District 6) Senator Darrell Steinberg‐DEM Sacramento County Water Agency State Assembly (District 8) Assemblymember Ken Cooley‐DEM State Senate (District 6) Senator Darrell Steinberg‐DEM San Juan Water District State Assembly (District 6) Assemblymember Beth B. Gaines‐REP State Senate (District 1) Senator Ted Gaines‐REP Woodland‐Davis Clean Water Agency State Assembly (District 4) Assembly Member Mariko Yamada‐DEM State Senate (District 3) Senator Lois Wolk‐DEM
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