Gray promises to be an advocate for flood protection, floodplain restoration, enhanced groundwater storage and more recreational opportunities
I will be an advocate for flood protection, floodplain restoration, enhanced groundwater storage, and more recreational opportunities in California's 13th District.
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As a candidate to represent California's 13th Congressional District, Gray promises to be an advocate for flood protection, floodplain restoration, enhanced groundwater storage and more recreational opportunities -- just as he has been for the past decade.
Representative Adam Gray (CA-13) introduced his End the California Water Crisis Package today, a suite of bills that would authorize additional California water storage projects, ease permitting restrictions, and create enforceable timelines for environmental review processes. Gray said the package would strengthen and grow California's water infrastructure to maintain dependable water supplies and reduce flood risks.
Rep. Gray, Adam [D-CA-13] is listed as a cosponsor of H.R.337. The bill would provide technical and financial assistance for groundwater recharge projects, aquifer storage and recovery projects, and water source substitution for aquifer protection projects.
The Bureau of Reclamation announced a $93 million award for the Arroyo Canal Fish Screen and Sack Dam Fish Bypass Project near Dos Palos. Gray said, 'I remain committed to advocating for Valley water at every opportunity here in Washington.' The release says the project will improve fish passage and support continued economic growth and wellbeing for Valley families.
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The promise was framed as advocacy, not a guarantee that every flood, restoration, groundwater, and recreation project would be completed. During his first House term after the 2024 campaign, Gray introduced a California water infrastructure package aimed at water storage and flood-risk reduction, cosponsored groundwater recharge/aquifer storage legislation, and publicly advocated for district water and wildlife-protection funding. These are direct federal-office actions matching the promised advocacy areas, so the promise is delivered in the same term.