THE FIRST OF ITS KIND - LVHF'S * WATER FORUM * DEBATE
Wed. Jan. 15 at 7 p.m.
at the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center
27040 Malibu Hills Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
JOIN US -- at the Las Virgenes Homeowners Federation's (LVHF's) Water Showdown on Wednesday,
January 15, at 7:00 p.m. at the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center in Agoura Hills.
With billions of dollars of taxpayers' funds at stake and the future of our water supply uncertain, this is a
critical issue for all of California, with significant environmental and economic impacts.
For the first time, three different alternatives for solving our looming water crisis will be presented and
hotly debated by respective proponents.
How much is it going to cost each and every homeowner/business owner in southern California and for
how long? Will we have a reliable supply of water?
Listen to these experts debate and disagree on the benefits and costs of their plans:
1. The Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) – presented/debated by: Brandon Goshi, Manager of
Water Policy and Strategy, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. This Plan calls for the
construction of TWO TUNNELS - 37 miles long and 40 feet wide each - with cost estimates running in the
26-67 billion dollar range. The Metropolitan Water District is a consortium of 26 cities and water districts
that provides drinking water to nearly 19 million people in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riverside,
San Bernardino and Ventura counties.
2. The Portfolio Alternative - presented/debated by: Doug Obegi, Water Program Attorney, Natural
Resources Defense Council – from San Francisco. This Plan focuses on ONE TUNNEL - saving billions
of dollars and investing the cost savings in water recycling and conservation to meet the long-term water
needs of southern California cities and farms. The Portfolio Alternative is supported by a consortium of
conservation and business groups including, Defenders of Wildlife and the Planning and Conservation
League.
3. The Responsible Exports Plan - presented/debated for the Environmental Water Caucus (EWC) by
Conner Everts, Executive Director of the Southern California Watershed Alliance. This plan offers
a NO TUNNELS alternative, instead, focusing on sustainability solutions and managing/using our water
more efficiently. The EWC represents over 30 environmental justice, commercial and recreational fishing
groups, Native American Tribes and environmental organizations, including the Center for Biological
Diversity and the Sierra Club.
So, which is the best solution? You decide....
Attached please find directions to the forum and a flyer.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday for a very informative and unique evening of discussion
and debate!
Sincerely,
The Las Virgenes Homeowners Federation
www.lvhf.org
"the voice and conscience of the Santa Monica Mountains since 1968"
EVENT DETAILS:
* Time - 7:00 p.m. * Where - The Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Rd,
Agoura Hills, CA 91301 * Refreshments will be served *
For more information go to www.lvhf.org or contact Joan Yacovone at tyacovone@roadrunner.com